Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica, the main square of Pizzo, overlooks the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea that bathes the town, flanked by the imposing structure of Castello Murat.

The square is the main meeting point for residents and tourists alike. Here, you can find numerous places that allow you to taste some of the delicious local gastronomic products, accompanied by the view of a splendid panorama. In particular, Pizzo is famous for tartufo, a ball of ice cream with a heart of dark chocolate, covered with bitter cocoa powder.

ARCHITECTURE

On the western side of Piazza della Repubblica, there is an ancient fort built in the 15th century, known today as the Murat Castle, after Joachim Murat, King of Naples and brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was imprisoned here and sentenced to death in 1815.

Also on the western side of the square, near the castle, there is a beautiful terrace known as U Spunduni (The Spike), from which you can admire a beautiful view of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Near the terrace, there is the statue of Umberto I, King of Italy from January 9, 1878, until his assassination on July 29, 1900, to whom the square was previously dedicated. The sculpture was made at the beginning of the 20th century by Francesco Gerace, while the granitic pedestal was made by Pietro Marmorato.

In the southwestern corner of the square, we can find Fontana del Commercio, built in 1864 from the granite of a statue destroyed in 1860.

On the eastern side of Piazza della Repubblica, there is the beautiful Church of the Immaculate Conception, built in 1630. On the main altar of the church, there is a wooden statue of the Immaculate Conception, of great value.

HOW TO GET THERE

Piazza della Repubblica is located in the historical center of the town, about 1.4 kilometers away from the Pizzo railway station. If you need precise directions, use the map below.