Nicotera stands on a cliff, rising out of a rocky ridge like a crib. It has its acropolis in the eighteenth century castle of the Ruffo family. The well-preserved historical centre dates back to the eighteenth century. The patrician houses and the imposing buildings rich in precious decorations are extremely impressive. In the Archaeological Museum (tel. 0963 82175), situated in the Ruffo castle, there are some interesting archaeological remains, while in the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art silver, jewellery, furnishings and paintings can be admired.