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The Italian town of Tropea is located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Calabria region, Vibo Valentia province.. <9> It is a medieval town and today houses about 7000 inhabitants.. <9> <9> <994/10391> <994/10392> <994/10393> <9> <9> Perched on a 40m high rocky plateau, you have a great view of the coastline and the crystal clear waters of the beaches.. In clear weather you have good visibility to Stromboli and the other Aeolian Islands.. <9> Trips to the islands Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano and Panarea can be booked here by phone (+39) 0963-61178 / (+39) 338 791 5577 <9> <9> First mention of the then called ´Herculane port´ settlement dated to the 1st century.. n. Chr. <9> From about 1000 AD, Tropea became economically important due to its freedom of tax and administration and thus attracted merchant families.. <9> <9> <994/10395> <994/10396> <994/10398> <9> <9> Money attracts robbers and so Tropea was fortified in the 13th century.. against the Saracen invasion by building the capital on the aforementioned plateau.. <9> The plateau protected against raids, but not against the numerous earthquakes in this region, so that today you can prove archaeologically that was built again and again on the ruins of the old city.. <9> Empire was Tropea in the 19th century.. and until 1806 it also retained its city-state independence.. With the invasion of the French, however, began an unstoppable descent, from which the city and the region only recovered with the emergence of tourism.. <9> <9> Visitable destination <9> <9> * Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell´Isola.. <9> * South of Tropea is the famous vantage point Capo Vaticano.. <9> * Cafés, small boutiques and typical Italian lanes <9> * well-preserved old town <9> * fine sandy beaches with crystal-clear water <9> <9> Events / Events <9> <9> Due to the rich history there There is always something to celebrate in Tropea.. <9> Data are subject to change, so please inquire locally, but here in a small overview with approximate time <9> <9> * San Giuseppe (March) <9> traditional Christian festival on March 21 in honor of Saint San Giuseppe.. <9> 2 Masses, 2 Processions, Free Lunch for All, Music, Dance and Fireworks <9> * Contrada Dell´Annunziata (March) <9> 23.. March large market with dealers from all over Calabria as well as t <9> * Good Friday procession <9> with Barefoot Jesusdarsteller including crown of thorns and black cross.. Behind him follows a crystalline antique coffin.. Women complain and sing behind a Madonna statue, the train moves to torches and candles through the city <9> * Feast of the Madonna from Romania (March and September) <9> 27.. 3rd and 9th of the Holy Madonna of Romania is attributed the protection of Tropea during the last war, where 6 bombs fell on Tropea, but all of them landed in a hole and did not explode <9> * U Camijuzzu i focu (May) <9> The expulsion of Calabrian Saracens, folk festival with dances and songs <9> Sagra Del Pescre Azzurro E Della Cipolla Rossa Di Tropea (July) <9> Traditional culinary celebration, including the celebration of the famous red onion of Tropea.. Of course there are other treats <9> * Tropea Film Festival (August) <9> in August, a festival of international renown in front of the harbor <9> Tropea Blues Festival (September) <9> International and National Blues Bands, Duration one week <9> <9> Food & Drink <9> <9> Famous for Tropea is the sweet-tasting red onion, which has been widely used for over 2,000 years.. <9> Followed by the small spicy hot peppers that spice up the Calabrian cuisine at Tropea.. <9> The variations are large and many local producers offer vegetables, fish, pork and pasta.. Wine is also grown around Tropea, which goes well with the local cuisine. <9> And what about tiramisu for dessert? <9> <9> A few restaurants <9> <9> * Giardino del Mare, Via Veneto 1 / Contrada la Grazia Parghelia, Tropea <9> 2km from the center, family business where the owner still catches the fish <9> recommended stone oven pizza <9> * La Bohème, Via Roma 21, Tropea <9> * La Grotta, Loc.. Grotticelle Capo Vaticano, 89865 Ricadi <9> regional specialties and pizzas <9> <9> <994/10399> <994/964040> <994/964041> <9> <994/964042> <994/964043> <994 / 1302236> <9> <9> Cafes & Bars <9> <9> * The Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a meeting place for locals and tourists, and home to four large outdoor cafes.. <9> * Café del Corso, Corso Vittorio Emanuele 14, Tropea <9>