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Cleto, Calabria

Cleto is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is located on the hills facing the Aeolian Islands, and the river Savuto.

History
The town was known in Roman times as Sabutus, and was located not far from either the ancient cities of Terina or Temesa. During the Norman rule it was known as Pietramala, becoming Cleto in 1862. In the Angevin period Petramala it was part of the Ajello county, together with other estates and castles. == Main sights ==
Main sights
The castle was built by the Normans at the top of Monte Sant'Angelo, overlooking the valley to the sea. It has two large towers of cylindrical shape, the first devoted to defense, guarding the drawbridge on the left. Inside was a large tank collected the rainwater that could be used to quench the thirst, while another tank was placed underground to house food reserves. The other tower was divided into two sections, one for the defense at the top, while the bottom one housed the baronial residence. Other sights include the Consolation Church, built in the 17th century. It has a bell tower with a spire curved mantle of polychrome majolica (also from the 17th century) and Byzantine-style frescoed ceilings. == Monuments ==
Monuments
Cleto of Castle Savuto of Castle Consolation Church Saint Mary Assumption Church SS Rosario Church == People ==
People
Bob Chiarelli, former mayor of Ottawa, is of Cletese heritage. • Peter Chiarelli, current general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, is of Cletese heritage. == See also ==
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