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Crotone

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Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Crotone?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Research updated Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Past and future events in Crotone

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Foundation of Croton

    Founded c. 710 BC as an Achaean colony by Myscellus.

  2. Pythagoras establishes his school

    Around 530 BC Pythagoras founded his philosophical school in Croton.

  3. Support for the Battle of Salamis

    In 480 BC Croton sent a ship led by Phayllos to aid the Greeks at Salamis.

  4. Hannibal’s winter quarters

    During the Second Punic War (216‑213 BC) Hannibal used Croton as a winter base.

  5. Capital of the Province of Crotone

    In 1992 Croton became the capital of the newly created Province of Crotone.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Vincenzo Iaquinta

    Wikidata records Crotone as this person's place of birth. Italian association football player.

  • Sergio Cammariere

    Wikidata records Crotone as this person's place of birth. Italian singer and pianist.

  • Milo of Croton (6th century BCE)

    Olympic athlete

  • Dameas of Croton

    sculptor who created the statue of Milo of Croton

  • Phayllos of Croton

    Olympic athlete/war hero in battle of Salamina

Historical figures

  • Rino Gaetano

    Wikidata records Crotone as this historical figure's place of birth. Italian recording artist; singer-songwriter.

Local business and employers

  • South Pertusola

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Crotone.

  • Popular Bank of Crotone

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Crotone. Former Italian cooperative bank.

  • Autolinee Romano

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Crotone. Public transport company of Crotone, Italy.

  • Envì Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Crotone. Italian holding company based in Crotone, Italy.

  • Agorà Kroton

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Crotone. Social cooperative in Crotone, Italy.

Newspapers and local media

  • il Crotonese

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Crotone. Italian newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Crotone, in brief

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02 · History

How Crotone took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Crotone

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Crotone

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Crotone

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Crotone

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Crotone

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08 · Questions

Questions about Crotone

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crotone

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01 · Q&A

Where is Crotone located and what are its coordinates?

Crotone is situated in Italy at geographic coordinates 39.0808, 17.1276 with an elevation of 8 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Crotone?

Crotone has a recorded population of approximately 64,603 and observes the Europe/Rome time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Crotone?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Crotone include it-IT, de-IT, fr-IT, sc, ca, co, sl, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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