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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Cosenza”

Futurist sculpture

Umberto Boccioni, My 20 Cents

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.

bronze sculptureCosenzaCosimo AlleraFilippo Tommaso MarinettiItalian artItalian FuturismReggio CalabriaUnique Forms of Continuity in Space
Amantea

Amantea: A Seaside Attraction

THE BEACH Amantea is blessed with an unusually mild climate, and that’s something Italians are really able to appreciate – good beach weather. In Amantea, summer can begin as early as April and last into November. Thus, the town’s long sandy beach is popular. In fact, Amantea boasts eight beautiful miles of shoreline along the Tyrrhenian Sea, a narrow coastal …

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Alessandro LongoAmanteaCalabria beachCalabria tourCosenza
Bronzes of Riace in Cosenza

Contemporary Interpretations of the Riace Bronzes

The Bronzes of Riace are famous in Italy, more so in Calabria. The tourist board uses their images at every chance they get, and it’s understandable as the statues are truly magnificent. A number of artists have also been inspired by their splendor to create works of their own. 

Andrea BranziArcheological MuseumBronzi di RiaceCalabriaCosenzaGreek statuesMuseo all’aperto BilottiNik SpatariReggio CalabriaSacha Sosno
Strait of Messina from Calabria

Curiosities: The Easter Hand

THE COSMOS We’ve all read our horoscopes whether or not we actually believe in them. Could there really be something to the positioning of the stars, the alignment of the planets, the lunar cycle? Nowadays we have so many facts at our fingertips, but are we any closer to understanding where the individual fits in with the tides or the …

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Almanacco PerpetuoastrologistCalabreseCalabriaCosenzaEasterHolidayslotteryRutilio Benincasawhen is easter

Calabrian Eateries: Trattoria in Cosenza

GOOD FOOD FOR A GOOD PRICE Every once and a while you happen upon a restaurant that you want to tell everyone you know about—friends of friends of friends, in modern parlance. But then you stop and say to yourself,

A Cantina CosenzaCalabria trattoriaCalabrian foodCosenzaItalian cuisinerestaurant in Cosenza

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Calabria Cultural TourInterested in a top-notch trip to Calabria? Spectacular nature, captivating culture and exquisite cuisine. Check out the itinerary of Karen’s Calabria Tour and join us!

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A delicious autumn pizza with pumpkin puree, pumpk A delicious autumn pizza with pumpkin puree, pumpkin chips and sausage
Scrumptious porcini mushrooms in the Sila Mountain Scrumptious porcini mushrooms in the Sila Mountains
Mosaic detail at Museo Santa Barbara in Mammola – Mosaic detail at Museo Santa Barbara in Mammola – about this art park in Calabria in my blog archives.
The creamy, sweet “annona” or custard apple – a tr The creamy, sweet “annona” or custard apple – a tropical fruit that has taken to Calabria – in blog archives.
Fountain of local stone in Civita, Arbëreshë commu Fountain of local stone in Civita, Arbëreshë community in the Pollino Mountains – about this village (one of the Borghi più belli d’Italia - Italy’s most beautiful) in my blog archives.
A view of Rossano, Calabria, with the cupolaed Byz A view of Rossano, Calabria, with the cupolaed Byzantine church of St. Mark – on the Calabria Cultural Tour
Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with Cosenza’s Cathe Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with Cosenza’s Cathedral
Happy Halloween 🎃 – mask by Giuseppe Pesa from Sem Happy Halloween 🎃 – mask by Giuseppe Pesa from Seminara, Calabria
Doorway in Rotonda, Basilicata Doorway in Rotonda, Basilicata
Along the Costa degli Dei, Coast of the Gods, in C Along the Costa degli Dei, Coast of the Gods, in Calabria
‘Nduja di Spilinga… outstanding at the source! See ‘Nduja di Spilinga… outstanding at the source! See my blog archives for a detailed explanation of “What is’nduja?”
Painting of a village wash area in Dasà, Calabria Painting of a village wash area in Dasà, Calabria – Lavatoio sud by Mike Arruzza
Tropea, on the Tyrrhenian Sea Tropea, on the Tyrrhenian Sea
Roofline in a Calabrian village Roofline in a Calabrian village
The miraculous spring at the sanctuary of St. Fran The miraculous spring at the sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola in Calabria
Arrivederci on the last day of the Basilicata Cult Arrivederci on the last day of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – memories of an amazing region and warm encounters
Day 11 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – Matera an Day 11 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – Matera and the Murgia Materano Park
Day 10 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour, the Sassi Day 10 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour, the Sassi di Matera
Day 9 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – from fasci Day 9 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – from fascinating ancient archeology in Policoro and Metaponto to the Crypt of the Original Sin to our first night in Matera
Day 8 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour Craco, Alian Day 8 of the Basilicata Cultural Tour Craco, Aliano and a delicious local lunch in the badlands.
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