a city of Naples, capital of the province of Calabria Ultra II., stands on the slope of a lofty and rocky hill near the Gulf of Squillace, 30 miles S.S.E. of Cosenza. It is the seat of a bishopric, and has a cathedral, several churches and convents, a castle, royal academy of sciences, diocesan school, college, theatre, a foundling and two other hospitals, and other charitable institutions. It has manufactures of silk, velvet, and woollen goods, and a considerable trade in corn, wine, &c. Pop. 12,000. In 1783, many of its principal buildings were destroyed by an earthquake.