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Lamezia Terme, or simply Lamezia, is a nice city in Italy, located more exactly within the Calabria region, in the province of Catanzaro. The history of Lamezia Terme goes back to 1968, when it was formally created. However, the city's origins trace back to the 9th century, when the Calabria region was part of the Byzantine Empire. The territory on which Lamezia Terme stands today includes those of the former municipalities of Sant'Eufemia Lamezia, Nicastro, and Sambiase. According to the 2011 census, Lamezia Terme has a total population of 71,322 residents and spans on a total area of 61.87 square miles (160.24 sq km).

Top Attractions within Lamezia Terme

The Castle of Lamezia Terme is one of the city's most important landmarks. According to some scholars, the castle was built by Greek colonists or by the Bruttii. Most likely, the current structure traces back to the Norman domination. Even though the castle is mostly an ensemble of ruins, it is still worth visiting.

The Bastion of the Knights of Malta is a massive watchtower in Lamezia Terme that has been beautifully preserved. The history of the watchtower goes back to 1550, when it was built by the Spanish viceroy of Naples Pedro de Toledo and assigned to the Knights.

The Diocesan Museum is a great cultural institution in Lamezia Terme. The museum puts on display numerous artifacts and historical items, including an Arab-Norman ivory case from the 12th century, as well as paintings of 17th-18th centuries. Another museum you could visit here is the Eco-museum of Lamezia Terme in Sambiase.

Religious sites. Lamezia Terme is home to numerous wonderful churches, which can be seen particularly in Sambiase. The most important one is Saint Pancrazio's church. You could also visit the ruins of the Cistercian abbey of Santa Maria di Corazzo and the abbey of the 40 Martyrs.

Restaurants. Lamezia Terme offers plenty of fine dining opportunities. The city is home to many great restaurants, such as Novecento, barriQuando, Enoteca and Cucina Perbacco, Il Quadrifoglio, Samart, L'Incontro, and Mamma Rosa.