Aieta, Calabria

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Discover Aieta: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Aieta is an historic Calabrianhill town dominated by an imposing Renaissance mansion, which has recently been converted into an art gallery and museum that showcases some of the most well-known artists in during the summer months.

The museum as well as the local shops in Aieta, that showcase the works of local artists and craftsmen, speak to history and the various cultures which have dominated the area through time.

For visitors interested in local craftsmenship, some may want to purchase some of the fabulous embroidery for which Aieta is justly renowned for. It's worth the trip in and of itself to Aieta, just to view some of these specacular goods.

In addition to these wears, there are a number of fascinating things to see in Aieta, including the Churches of Saint Maria della Visitazione, San Francesco and Addolorato al Ponte.

In addition to the churches, there is an archeological site, known as Aieta Vetere, with remains from C. 1000 and several grottos, which have been converted to shrines, that visitors with time to explore, should make a point of seeing.

Much of the pleasure however, in visiting the town of Aieta is the simple, rustic way of life, visitors are exposed to. Taking a day or a few hours to walk around this historic village, one may very well feel they are not only stepping back in time, they are living it.

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Aieta Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Aieta, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

Guided Tours of Calabria region Italy

Historic Center of Italy Palazzo Guided Tour of Aieta in National Park of Pollino

Calabria Region Italy Escorted Tours

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Hidden Villages of Calabria & Basilicata with Local Guides

Calabria is the largest region in Italy and yet it is always the least-frequently visited by visitors to Italy. For decades it has remained relatively unforgotten by Europe except for Italian travellers who by the thousands if not millions each summ...

Small Group

7 Days / 6 Nights

Calabria with Local Hosts: Food, Coast & Village Life

This is an opportunity to stay in a private family home in Praia a Mare, Calabria a beautiful sea-side resort town famous for Dino Island and the Arcomagno caves. During this unique holiday experience you will visit the coast of Maratea, Diamante th...

Private

5 Days / 4 Nights

Private & Small Group Tours in Aieta

Days out with people who know the way

Taormina Private Half Day Walking Experience

Discover the ancient city of Taormina and the majestic Greco-Roman theatre with our English speaking guide who will show you the best of this incredible Sicilian city.

Private

2 hours 30 minutes

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Calabria region Italy on our escorted tours of Calabria

Guided Tours inside Aieta and Parco Pollino

Aieta

Altomonte

Amantea

Cedri Riviera Calabria

Lavender Fields of the Parco Pollino National Park at Morano Calabro

Vibo Valentia

Aieta

Altomonte

Amantea

Cedri Riviera Calabria

Cosenza

Diamante

Dino Island

Gerace

Grisolia

Lamezia Terme

Lavender Fields of the Parco Pollino National Park at Morano Calabro

Maiera

Morano Calabro

Orsomarso

Papasidero

Parco Pollino

Pentidattelo

Praia a Mare

San Nicola Arcella

Scalea

Scilla & Chianalea

Stilo

Tortora

Tropea

Vibo Valentia

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