The small town of Gizzeria

Gizzeria - Gizzeria is a small town in the province of Catanzaro. Perched on the slopes of the Casale torrent valley and under the Micatundu hill; feature that allows you to admire sunsets overlooking the Aeolian Islands, both in winter and in summer. The economy is based on the production of oil, wine, honey and cured meats. The houses appear as if piled one on top of the other, the particular alleys of the historic center make Gizzeria look like a small living nativity scene.

The church of the Confraternity of the Santissima Annunziata was established around 1600; in 1879 it was restored and frescoes were added on the vault with sacred images. The church of San Giovanni Battista, rebuilt in 1964, has a single central nave and wonderful frescoes and paintings. Unfortunately, many of the seventeenth-century frescoes were lost due to the various changes made to the church; changes that were made after an earthquake and infiltrations. For the inhabitants of Gizzeria the cult of San Giovanni is very important as it represents a cry for freedom. In fact, on June 24 of each year a procession is dedicated.