The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Province of Cosenza, Calabria

May 2, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

The province of Cosenza (Italian: provincia di Cosenza) is a province in the Calabria region of Italy. Its provincial capital is the city of Cosenza. It contains 155 comuni (comune), listed at comunes of the Province of Cosenza.
Restaurants in Province of Cosenza

1. Museo della Liquirizia "Giorgio Amarelli"

Contrada Amarelli - SS 106 Visite guidate su prenotazione, 87067 Rossano, Corigliano-Rossano Italy +39 0983 511219 [email protected] http://www.amarelli.it/la-storia-2/
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4.5 based on 741 reviews

Museo della Liquirizia "Giorgio Amarelli"

Guided tours on reservation Visite guidate su prenotazione Hour/ Orari di visita 10 oppure 11 di mattina 15 oppure 16 di pomeriggio

Reviewed By Rach1315 - Rome, Italy

Went there with 3 kids (5 and 3 year old twins). We all enjoyed a lot of the tour packed with history and details of how to make liquorice products. We bought a few souvenirs after the tour. Worth a visit!

2. AcquaPark Odissea 2000

Contrada Zolfara, 87067 Rossano, Corigliano-Rossano Italy +39 0983 569323 [email protected] http://www.odissea2000.it
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4.5 based on 1,134 reviews

AcquaPark Odissea 2000

Spend a day enjoying yourself… visit AcquaPark Odissea 2000! Water Park Odissea 2000 is located in Rossano, just a few meters from the beautiful Ionian coast of Calabria. Odissea 2000 is established in the major Nausicaa Tourist Village and it is one of the largest water parks in Italy. Enjoy the slow-moving river in a tube or explore a wide variety of attractions going down slides like the fast Omero Jump or the Big Olimpo, the one and only water roller coaster; challenging the Titan Roller, the longest slide in Europe or going upside down with Chimera and for the most fearless Skyron Rocket, a leap into the unknown to get everywhere... And for our younger guests, there is “l’isola di Galatea”, dedicated to families and their children, a whole playground nestled in the magnificent scenery of waterfalls, rocks and splashes of water, enlivened by performances at the Island’s Satyrs Theatre. Odissea 2000 offers everything you could wish for… you can take part in the games, or, more simply, just hang out in one of the chill-out areas. Throughout the entire day in the park there are live shows and animations for children and adults. For delicious Italian meal and snacks, restaurants are available in the park.

3. Sila National Park

Via Nazionale snc Lorica, 87055, San Giovanni in Fiore Italy +39 0984 537109 [email protected] http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.sila/Eindex.php
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4.5 based on 416 reviews

Sila National Park

The Park includes the 3 areas denominated “Sila Grande”, “Sila Piccola” and “Sila Greca”for a total of 73.695 hectares. Tourism within the National Park Of the Sila, is in continuous development through the touristic activities mainly bounded to the winter season and the fruition of the ski lifts . Many qualified services were born bounded to the vacation activities (trekking, orienteering, etc.).In the National Park of the Sila, there are two visiting centers functioning: the Visiting Center of “Cupone”, within the municipal of Spezzano della Sila (CS) and the Visiting Center of “Monaco”, within the municipal of Taverna (CZ).

Reviewed By francopQ1062OM

Great place to visit if you enjoy nature and the out doors. I’ve been going for a number of years and enjoy cycling in the park. Food is also great with all local produce.

4. Museo all'aperto Bilotti (Mab)

Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 87100 Cosenza Italy +39 0984 23303 http://www.cosenzaturismo.it/scoprila/musei/mab/
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4.5 based on 528 reviews

Museo all'aperto Bilotti (Mab)

5. Island Dino

Praia A Mare Italy +39 328 932 1804 http://www.isoladino.it/
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4.5 based on 1,005 reviews

Island Dino

Reviewed By sheilaa139 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Stayed at a friend's villa at The Bridge near San Nicola Arcella. Went 4/3/20 due to return to the UK 11/3/20.....so long story shortened.....flights stopped 10/3/20!!! So my friend and I had a direct view of Dino Island daytime, dusk and dawn: sun and rain et al! The sea surrounding the island is ever changing, rarely the same. The sea and horizon sometimes defined and other times, ran together. Dino looked so interesting we googled for it's history, fascinating it was. Look for yourselves please. Anyway with flights stopping, airports closing but few Covid 19 cases in the South of Italy, we could only look at Praia and Dino from the heights of The Bridge. We were in this 'Golden Cage' for 56 days, allowed by the Police to shop, with masks and gloves in nearby San Nicola Arcella, a beautiful village with all needs catered. We were lucky and happy. Shall want to revisit this stunning part of Italy. Poorer financially but rich in it's lovely people, food and scenery. Roll on that day!

6. Santuario di San Francesco di Paola

Largo San Francesco di Paola, 87027, Paola Italy +39 0982 582518 [email protected] http://www.santuariopaola.it/
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4.5 based on 701 reviews

Santuario di San Francesco di Paola

Reviewed By ReneeWestVirginia

We visited both the original and the new cathedral on a sunny October day. Grounds were lovely, a waterfall and pathway along the stream is very serene. Silence is required in the old cathedral as it is a holy shrine to the Catholic world. Perhaps the most interesting aspect was the unexploded bomb on display outside the sanctuary; it had been dropped by the Allies on the cathedral where villagers were hiding for safety. They attribute the miracle to the protection of their Saint Francesco di Paola. The cathedral was targeted because it was believed that the Fascist Party Secretary was hiding there.

7. Santuario Diocesano Madonna della Grotta

Via Della Grotta, 87028 Praia A Mare Italy +39 348 118 6286 [email protected] http://www.madonnadellagrotta.org
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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Santuario Diocesano Madonna della Grotta

The SANCTUARY is a place cosy and silent request to prayer and reflection, as an 'oasis of peace'. Certainly it can be a place of pilgrimage and if the faithful want they could use the rooms of the Canonical House completely restored; it can be a chance for a days of living, short stays, moments of prayer and contemplation.ST. MASS: Sundays at 09.00 am

8. Museo Diocesano e del Codex

Via Arcivescovado 5 Vicino la Cattedrale della Santissima Achiropita, 87067 Rossano, Corigliano-Rossano Italy +39 0983 525263 [email protected] http://www.museocodexrossano.it/
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Museo Diocesano e del Codex

The Diocesan Museum and of the Codex contains the well-known greek illuminated gospel (one of the three illuminated gospels in the world), recognized world Heritage by the UNESCO on October 2015. It also contains countless artworks of different periods belonging to the Rossano-Cariati Diocese. It containts an interesting archeological find, known as the Greek mirror dating V Century B.C. The Museum is open everyday, except Monday, from 09.30 AM to 12.30 AM (in summer until 13.00 PM) and from 15.00 PM to 18.00 PM (in summer 16.30-20.30). On bank holidays and Sundays in winter times from 10-12 AM and 16-18 PM.

Reviewed By dawndebarra - Limerick, Ireland

Rossano (historic center) is a charming town, offering a glimpse of "real Italian Life". A town devoid of tourists, we made our way through the empty streets and arrived at the Museum which is located through a discreet doorway and across a beautiful courtyard. The Museum itself is modern, air conditioned and very well laid out, the staff are polite and helpful. The Codex is a fascinating manuscript which is certainly as significant as the "Book of Kells" which is thronged with visitors. On the day we visited we were the only people there, we were given a detailed history of the codex by our fluent English speaking guide, which was truly fascinating This is a Museum well worth taking the time to visit, regardless of religious leaning.

9. Isola Di Cirella

Isola Di Cirella, 87023 Cirella, Diamante Italy http://www.prontoestate.it
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4.5 based on 265 reviews

Isola Di Cirella

10. Castello Ducale

Piazza Compagna 1, 87064 Corigliano Calabro, Corigliano-Rossano Italy +39 0983 81635 [email protected] http://www.castellodicoriglianocalabro.it/lastoria.aspx
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4.5 based on 362 reviews

Castello Ducale

THE DUCAL CASTLE OF CORIGLIANO CALABRO Built as a military fortress in 1073, the castle underwent a series of transformations through time. The princes Sanseverino, the dukes Saluzzo and the barons Compagna changed and enlarged the original structure to make it safe from attacks and adapt it to a noble residence. Between 1487 and 1495 it became a military base owned by the Royal Administration. In this period by royal command, as testified by the stone tablet on the main entrance, were built the four towers. They were probably built by Antonio Marchesi from Settignano, pupil of Francesco di Giorgio Martini, royal military architect in Naples, renown throughout European Courts. Between 1515 and 1516 count Bernardino Sanseverino promoted further enlargements and brand new constructions such as the towers, the residence, the defensive assets, the pond and the dungeons. Between 1650 and 1720 the dukes Saluzzo, the new owners, ordered the construction of the octagonal tower on the Mastio, the Chapel of Saint Augustine and completed the general coverings of the building. In 1828 the Manor was purchased by Giuseppe Compagna. His second son, Luigi commissioned to the Florentine painter Girolamo Varni the frescoes in the Chapel of St Augustine and in the Mastio tower. The hall of mirrors was beautifully decorated by Maestro Ignazio Perricci from Monopoli. In 1872 the great XIX c. Neapolitan painter Domenico Morelli painted the trittico 'Madonna of the Roses' with Saint Anthony the Abbott and Saint Augustine on each side. In 1971 Francesco Compagna sold, for a symbolic amount, the castle to the Archbishop of Rossano. In 1979, it was finally purchased by the municipality of Corigliano, between 1988 and 2003 massive restoration works interested the Manor Today the ducal castle of Corigliano is a one of a kind museum where you can visit: *The middle floor , where you can visit the dungeons, the XIX kitchen in pig iron and the Santa Barbara. *The noble floor where you will see the beautifully decorated rooms with original furniture . *The dining Room, richly set with old pottery and cutlery underneath a beautiful cast-iron chandelier. *The hall of mirrors owing its name to the big mirrors on the walls, framed by gilded stuccos and rich tapestry . The room is enriched by chandeliers in bohemian crystal and by the ceiling decorated with unbelievable trompe-l'oeil effects. *The tower Mastio , made up of five floors, four of which connected by a cast iron staircase, the vaults here are decorated by Girolamo Varni with scenes inspired by Ancient Rome and crusaders. The visit will take you back in time while walking through richly decorated rooms , recreating atmospheres gone for good. Administration of the Castle White Castle Associazione culturale Opening time. Every day Winter: 9:30-13:00/15:00-18:30 Summer: 10:00-13:00/16:30-20-30 Closed on Monday From July 1 to August 31 it's possible to book evening guided tours starting from 21:00 to 00:00 on Monday and Wednesday. The ducal castle offers the following services : Ticket point- guided tours - snack point - Conferences- shuttle service. It's also possible to reserve the interiors and external spaces of the castle for art exhibitions, weddings, events, photo shoots, TV shoots and film industry.

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