Codex Purpureus, Rossano
Corigliano-Rossano, Italy
A 6th-century Gospel book written in silver and gold on purple parchment, shown in the Diocesan Museum of Rossano’s hilltop old town.
The Codex Purpureus Rossanensis is a Greek gospel book of the 6th century. On 188 leaves of purple-dyed parchment it contains the Gospels of Matthew and Mark (the latter incomplete at the end) and miniatures. UNESCO added it to the “Memory of the World” register on 9 October 2015. It is displayed in the Diocesan Museum of Rossano (Museo Diocesano e del Codex), which opened in 1952 and stands beside the cathedral in Rossano.
The museum has two sections: one for the Codex and one on the history of the diocese and the town. The collection also includes a Greek bronze mirror of the 5th century BC, a silver bust of the Madonna Achiropita and a Pietà icon of 1499 by Andrea Pavias. Check the current opening hours in advance.
- Nearest town
- Corigliano-Rossano, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.5770, 16.6350
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Codex Purpureus, Rossano?
Codex Purpureus, Rossano is in Corigliano-Rossano, Italy, at GPS 39.5770, 16.6350. It is about 31 km from Camigliatello Silano.
Can you camp near Codex Purpureus, Rossano?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sosta Camper Rossano, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Codex Purpureus, Rossano?
Codex Purpureus, Rossano is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pollino and Sila: Calabria’s mountain heart.
What is there to see near Codex Purpureus, Rossano?
Places worth a stop nearby: Giants of the Sila (30 km), Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello (39 km), Craco ghost town (91 km) and Piedigrotta church (102 km).
When is the best time to visit Codex Purpureus, Rossano?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)