In 239 days Patron saint festival
13 June 2027
Sunday 13 June
Amantea celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June. Between late October and early November, the town holds its annual Fair, sometimes inaccurately called the «Fair of the Dead», while town events also include Carnival and a game of living chess.
The patron saint of Amantea is Saint Anthony of Padua, celebrated on 13 June.
Town events include Carnival and a game of living chess, as well as the Città di Amantea literary prize, established in 1962 by Vitaliano Camarca, and the Guarimba International Film Festival. Between late October and early November, the town holds its annual Fair, sometimes inaccurately called the «Fair of the Dead». The town holds the Church of San Bernardino and the Castello di Amantea.
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Nearest airport: Lamezia Terme, 29 km away
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