Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Tropea

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. It is probable that the island's rock was inhabited by hermits already in the 6th century. They shut themselves off from the civilized world and devoted themselves to a contemplative and ascetic life. The first written references date back to the 11th century. For many years it belonged to the Basilian monks and from the 11th century, the Benedictine monks lived there. It was Robert Guiscard wanted the transition from the Greek to the Latin rite around 1060. Very little of the original structure survived the earthquakes of 1783 and 1905. Restorations took place and today the basilica and the rock are still owned by the Benedictine abbey. And for thousand years the volcano Stromboli from the backdrop watches the convent.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. It is probable that the island's rock was inhabited by hermits already in the 6th century. They shut themselves off from the civilized world and devoted themselves to a contemplative and ascetic life. The first written references date back to the 11th century. For many years it belonged to the Basilian monks and from the 11th century, the Benedictine monks lived there. It was Robert Guiscard wanted the transition from the Greek to the Latin rite around 1060. Very little of the original structure survived the earthquakes of 1783 and 1905. The staircase to get there was built around 1810. Restorations took place and today the basilica and the rock are still owned by the Benedictine abbey. But unfortunately, the building was closed.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. It is probable that the island's rock was inhabited by hermits already in the 6th century. They shut themselves off from the civilized world and devoted themselves to a contemplative and ascetic life. The first written references date back to the 11th century. For many years it belonged to the Basilian monks and from the 11th century, the Benedictine monks lived there. It was Robert Guiscard wanted the transition from the Greek to the Latin rite around 1060. Very little of the original structure survived the earthquakes of 1783 and 1905. The staircase to get there was built around 1810. Restorations took place and today the basilica and the rock are still owned by the Benedictine abbey. But unfortunately, the building was closed. More photos from Calabria you can find here www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1334344

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. The Cathedral of Tropea is a former Episcopal church built by the Normans on the foundations of an older Byzantine church. Today the church is the concathedral of the Diocese of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea. It is dedicated to "Saint Mary of Romania" (Italian: Maria Ss. di Romania), a miraculous image of the Madonna that is said to have saved Tropea from the effects of a severe earthquake in 1638. It was also active during WW II, when of the 6 bombs that hit Tropea, none exploded. However being severely damaged by an earthquake in 1905, the cathedral was thoroughly restored. The miraculous icon of Maria Santissima di Romania. It is said, that it reached Tropea during the times of iconoclastic struggle in Byzanz. More photos from Calabria you can find here www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1334344

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. The Cathedral of Tropea is a former Episcopal church built by the Normans on the foundations of an older Byzantine church. Today the church is the concathedral of the Diocese of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea. It is dedicated to "Saint Mary of Romania" (Italian: Maria Ss. di Romania), a miraculous image of the Madonna that is said to have saved Tropea from the effects of a severe earthquake in 1638. It was also active during WW II, when of the 6 bombs that hit Tropea, none exploded. However being severely damaged by an earthquake in 1905, the cathedral was thoroughly restored. The original appearance was reconstructed and the baroque elements were removed. At the end of the nave is the miraculous icon. It is said, that it reached Tropea during the times of iconoclastic struggle in Byzanz.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. The Cathedral of Tropea is a former Episcopal church built by the Normans on the foundations of an older Byzantine church. Today the church is the concathedral of the Diocese of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea. It is dedicated to "Saint Mary of Romania" (Italian: Maria Ss. di Romania), a miraculous image of the Madonna that is said to have saved Tropea from the effects of a severe earthquake in 1638. It was also active during WW II, when of the 6 bombs that hit Tropea, none exploded. However being severely damaged by an earthquake in 1905, the cathedral was thoroughly restored. The original appearance was reconstructed and the baroque elements were removed.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. The Cathedral of Tropea is a former Episcopal church built by the Normans on the foundations of an older Byzantine church. Today the church is the concathedral of the Diocese of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea. It is dedicated to "Saint Mary of Romania" (Italian: Maria Ss. di Romania), a miraculous image of the Madonna that is said to have saved Tropea from the effects of a severe earthquake in 1638. It was also active during WW II, when of the 6 bombs that hit Tropea, none exploded. However being severely damaged by an earthquake in 1905, the cathedral was thoroughly restored. The original appearance was reconstructed and the baroque elements were removed.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. The origins date back to the 13th century, dedicated to Santa Maria della Neve. It is known as "Chiesa Michelizia" named after Sicilian merchant Michele Militia, who in a stormy night in the middle of the sea was in danger and made a vow to the Madonna, if he were to be saved, to build a church. Immediately a light appeared on the shore and the merchant was saved and built right there the church in honor of the Madonna della Neve.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria.

A legend has it that the city was founded by Hercules when he returned from his work on the Pillars of Hercules. The settlement has been the seat of a diocese since the 7th century. In 1094 a Latin clergyman succeeded the Greek bishops for the first time. Around 1000 Tropea developed into a prosperous city, favored by tax and administrative freedom. In the 13th century, Tropea was rebuilt to its current state, on a rock overlooking the sea to protect it from Saracen incursions. Over the centuries, regular earthquakes caused severe damage on the city, causing the residents to rebuild the city on top of the ruins after each tremor. In the 19th century, the city began to decline for a long time, which could only be reversed with the start of tourism. Today this is a seaside resort, and due to its location and the well-preserved old town, Tropea is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Calabria. Rain is approaching over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Seen to the left is the Convent of the Capuchins. Built at the end of the 16th century it is overlooking the sea.