Pizzo, Calabria

Pizzo, Calabria

Pizzo is a seaport and commune in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria, Italy), situated on a steep cliff overlooking the Gulf of Santa Eufemia.

Fishing is one of the main activities, including that of tunny and coral.

History

In 1783 the town was almost destroyed by an earthquake, and it suffered some damage from the same cause in 1905.

Main sights

It has an old Castle, in which Joachim Murat, ex-king of Naples, was shot on October 13, 1815.

pecialities

Pizzo is famous in the area for it's Tartufo, a large ball of ice cream filled with molten chocolate.

External links

* [http://www.calabrialiving.com Living in Calabria - A Guide plus Photo Gallery - 2008]


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