The oldest BYZANTINE MONUMENTS in CALABRIA
Dear readers, in this post I will learn you about the oldest byzantine monuments in Calabria. So if want to know, follow me..... In this Byzantine itinerary rich in historical, artistic and naturalistic heritage started from Rossano.... position of Rossano panorama of Rossano: It was founded by the byzantines in the VI century a.C. on the foothills, in a short time became an important fortified center with name of Ruskianè. For its strategic position and impregnability, in X century a.C. the town became the headquarters of the Byzantine officier of Calabria, in Byzantine period (540-1030 a.C.) it experienced a phase of splendor economic and cultural. Byzantine Oratory of San Marco in Rossano IX-X century a.C.: in this building Saint Nilo (he was born in Rossano in 910 a.C.) and the monks of the near laure (small monastic settlement made of caves) prayed and read the sacred texts together. other prospective with facade in withe (foto by proloco of Rossano) plan of San Marco in greek cr