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Nothing grabs attention like a good mystery. A person disappears and we can’t imagine where he or she may have gone, but a whole city? What happened to Sybaris? Where did the pinnacle of ancient Greek civilization go? The accounts of its grandeur have undoubtedly heightened curiosity over the millennia. Modern technology has, in part, helped locate the lost city, …
Calabria has many, many castles and watchtowers. The great number gives a bit of perspective into the value of the land and its need for protection, particularly along the extensive coastline. The largest castle is in Rocca Imperiale, both the furthest east and most northern town in the region.
Beautiful to behold and delightful to eat, peperoni cruschi are Basilicata’s “red gold,” the pride of Lucanian cuisine. What’s so special about the peperone crusco? To start with, these crispy peppers are unique and irresistible. They’re a true Southern Italian regional specialty!
Fast food, street food, slow food, show food – it’s difficult to sum up Mi ‘Ndujo in a couple words. The sandwich shop is a Made in Calabria original. With multiple locations, it’s also referred to as a catena, but for me, a chain denotes a level of industrialization that doesn’t have anything to do with this unique eatery.
Italian artist Umberto Boccioni was a mover and shaker – an influencer of his time, a painter and sculptor, a writer and proponent of Futurism. His work not only graces the halls of the world’s most illustrious museums but holds a place in the lives of Italian citizens and their international guests.
Cool, crisp mountain air – make sure to breathe deeply when you visit Calabria, as the region has the cleanest air in Europe! All of the mountains contribute to this freshness with three major ranges: the Pollino in the north, the Sila in the center and the Aspromonte in the south. As a matter of fact, the Sila Mountains, a …
Fiumefreddo Bruzio boasts a panorama that stretches from Sicily’s Aeolian Islands along Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coastline in the Province of Cosenza all the way to the mountains of the Cilento in Campania. The medieval old town was established for its strategic position, and today’s visitors can choose from numerous cliffside terraces from which to enjoy the beautiful Southern Italian views.
Where will Tucci go next? His Searching for Italy has managed to create a buzz with the mystery, revealed just prior to the new season. Although it’s a country with a richness that could take a lifetime to explore, I wasn’t surprised that this fall the show would kick off with Stanley Tucci in Calabria.
The word “brigand” – brigante in Italian – is heard quite a bit with reference to Southern Italy, and I have noticed a certain confusion, particularly amongst English speakers, as to its significance. It’s an important term in understanding the Italian South and the history of Italy, so I thought I’d contribute my two cents to the question, “What is …
Eyebrows raised when I wrote my book about Calabria, then again when I organized my first tour of the region, and once more when I branched out with a second itinerary. Somehow, it’s considered more logical to write about, read about and return to a tiny, crowded beach on the Amalfi Coast or to shop for pricey designer labels in …