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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

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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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On the road in Bagnara, Calabria, going over the V On the road in Bagnara, Calabria, going over the Viadotto Fiavazzina
We say goodbye on the last day of the Traditions a We say goodbye on the last day of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour with warm memories of the people and the place.
Day 11 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour Day 11 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour – an experience along the Coast of the Gods …
Day 10 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour Day 10 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour – a visit to Zungri, Spilinga and Tropea – ancient cave dwellings, ‘nduja at the source and more.
The final flourish for the Festival of the Madonna The final flourish for the Festival of the Madonna in Reggio Calabria with a spectacular fireworks display over the Strait of Messina
Day 9 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour Day 9 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour – Scilla, swordfish, churches and superstitions
Day 8 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour Day 8 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour – a relaxing day in Bergamot City, from the museum of this unique citrus to local cuisine inspired by the excellent agricultural products to the famous Riace Bronzes.
Day 7 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour, Day 7 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour, from MuSaBa contemporary art-park and museum in Mammola to the region’s Brasilena coffee drink to an agricultural tourism lunch, to the Festival of the Madonna, the Giants and the Scirubetta Festival in Reggio!
Festival of the Madonna in Reggio Calabria this ev Festival of the Madonna in Reggio Calabria this evening.
Day 6 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour Day 6 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria Tour – a visit to Squillace and time to relax…
Day 5 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria – Cap Day 5 of the Traditions and Food of Calabria – Capo Calonna, Le Castella and a Ciró wine tasting
Day 4 of the Traditions & Food of Calabria Tour – Day 4 of the Traditions & Food of Calabria Tour – Longobucco in the Sila Mountains
Day 3 of the Traditions & Food of Calabria Tour – Day 3 of the Traditions & Food of Calabria Tour – Farm-to-table lunch at an organic farm in the Sila Mountains. This is a Sila shepherd, by the way.
San Giovanni in Fiore! San Giovanni in Fiore!
Day 1 of the Traditions & Food of Calabria Tour – Day 1 of the Traditions & Food of Calabria Tour – from the Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola to Cosenza to the Sila Mountains
Looking forward to the start of my fall tours tomo Looking forward to the start of my fall tours tomorrow!
New exhibit at Reggio’s archeological museum – Anc New exhibit at Reggio’s archeological museum – Ancient Greek personalities in modern bronze by Antonio Affidato
The Cathedral in Reggio Calabria – the city’s gett The Cathedral in Reggio Calabria – the city’s getting ready for the Procession of the Madonna next weekend – in my blog archives.
Children learning to sail at the Scuola Nautica in Children learning to sail at the Scuola Nautica in Reggio Calabria
An ancient giant in Curinga, Calabria – on my late An ancient giant in Curinga, Calabria – on my latest blogpost
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