The archeological area develops around the ancient Matauros, the actual Gioia Tauro, and around the archaic necropolis of the Pietra district. Medieval villages and noble villas are characteristic of the area, like Oppido Mamertima and Scido, that has a museum for the country civilization. Emperor Carlo V visit in Seminara in 1535, represents the main historical event, that is lived again every year in August in a procession with the costumes of the time.

Interior shot of the Madonna dei Poveri Basilica in Seminara		Museum of Natural History of Cittanova