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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

Calabria Cultural Tour

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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Join me in 2027 on the Castles & Wines of Calabria Join me in 2027 on the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour, May 30 - June 9, small group, details on my website.
August 16, 1972 – these gorgeous, 2,500-year-old b August 16, 1972 – these gorgeous, 2,500-year-old bronze statues were discovered in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Riace, Calabria. In my book and blog archives.
In Rossano – chapter 14 in Calabria: The Other Ita In Rossano – chapter 14 in Calabria: The Other Italy and on the Calabria Cultural Tour
Kitesurfing on the Strait of Messina at Punta Pell Kitesurfing on the Strait of Messina at Punta Pellaro, Reggio Calabria
A beautiful street in Potenza – about the capital A beautiful street in Potenza – about the capital of Basilicata in my book Basilicata: Authentic Italy and on my Basilicata Cultural Tour 

#basilicataauthenticitaly #potenza #potenzacittà #lucania #basilicatatour
Enjoying a goat sauce with handmade pasta, goat ch Enjoying a goat sauce with handmade pasta, goat cheese and the meat itself in the Aspromonte Mountains on one of my Calabria tours.

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Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with the Church of S Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Irsina, Basilicata 

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A beautiful Calabrian landscape – in the countrysi A beautiful Calabrian landscape – in the countryside of Rocca Imperiale 

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Santa Severina, the castle with the Church of Sant Santa Severina, the castle with the Church of Santa Filomena – in Calabria: The Other Italy and on the Calabria Cultural Tour 

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Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with the Pond of Ato Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with the Pond of Atonement at the Sanctuary of Serra San Bruno – in blog archives 

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What will you be stepping out in on Saturday night What will you be stepping out in on Saturday night? Gianni Versace classics in my blog archives 

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Have you seen my new blogpost? Calabrian Food, Goi Have you seen my new blogpost? Calabrian Food, Going to the Source- In the photo, I’m eating a granita in Gerace.

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Calabrian Food, Going to the Source – new blogpost Calabrian Food, Going to the Source – new blogpost on my website today!

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Scylla, an ancient Southern Italian sculpture at t Scylla, an ancient Southern Italian sculpture at the British Museum – story of the Odyssey’s sea monster and Calabrian village namesake in my blog archives: Scilla, Mythical Beauty.

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Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday! A charming story ab Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday! A charming story about the “Catanzaro Cathedral” from 8 years ago today in my blog archives, link in profile.

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A tranquil evening on the Castles & Wines of Calab A tranquil evening on the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour 

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Love this painting of the Aspromonte by Reggio’s G Love this painting of the Aspromonte by Reggio’s Giuseppe Benassai. #Fbf to the city’s Pinacoteca - in my blog archives.

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Snapshots of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – join u Snapshots of the Basilicata Cultural Tour – join us in October – detailed itinerary on my website, plus new 2027 dates!

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Join us in 2027! Three great Calabria itineraries Join us in 2027! Three great Calabria itineraries – small group – new dates!

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Traditional carved goat collar at the Calabrian-Gr Traditional carved goat collar at the Calabrian-Greek museum in Bova, Calabria – about this Aspromonte village in my blog archives and see it on my Calabria Cultural Tour 

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