Tropea stands on a promontory with a sheer drop to the sea and is famous for its crystal-clear waters and white sands. It is also an elegant historical centre and its urban structures, dating from the XVII and XVIII centuries are still preserved intact. There are many important buildings of historical and artistic importance and numerous churches including the Norman-style cathedral. The private Collection of the Toraldo family (entrance on request, telephone 0963 61388) includes the early Christian discoveries made in the second half of the twentieth century. A municipal Museum is about to be opened.