Mileto

Mileto
Country	Italy
region	Calabria
province	Vibo Valentia (VV)
Coordinates	38 ° 37 ' N , 16 ° 4' E Coordinates: 38 ° 37 '0 " N , 16 ° 4' 0" E
height	365 m slm
surface	34.94 km²
Residents	6,572 (Dec 31, 2019)
Population density	188 inhabitants / km²
Post Code	89852
prefix	0963
ISTAT number	102021
Popular name	Miletesi
Patron saint	San Nicola di Bari
Website	Mileto

Mileto is an Italian city in the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria with 6572 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019).

Location and dates

Mileto is 12 km south of Vibo Valentia . The neighboring municipalities are Candidoni ( RC ), Dinami , Filandari , Francica , Gerocarne , Jonadi , San Calogero , San Costantino Calabro and Serrata (RC).

The old Mileto was destroyed in the 1783 earthquake. The exact date of foundation is unknown. From 1063 to 1068, Roger I had the Trinity Abbey built. After the earthquake, the city was rebuilt 2 km away. Ruins of the old city are still visible.

Attractions

The cathedral is dedicated to Nicholas of Bari . The cathedral was destroyed in the earthquake of 1908 and then rebuilt. Inside there is a marble statue of St. Nicholas and Renaissance tombstones.

In the Bishop's Palace is the Museo Archeologico Statale with finds from the old Mileto.