Just before the Easter break, I was asked by Susan Van Allen of “Golden Days in Italy“ if I would be interested in doing a write-up for a Golden Day in Cosenza. I didn’t have to think twice. I’m so happy to participate in this […]
It was a cloudy Sunday afternoon but that didn’t stop people from coming out to check out the “Invasioni Digitali: Cosenza Millenaria” organized by Scopri la Calabria. What is a Digital Invasion? Invasioni Digitali or Digital Invasions is a project which promotes culture through the […]
Cosenza is going viral! It’s making its way across Facebook and has also been mentioned in the Corriere della Calabria. It’s a light fun look at the city of Cosenza and the people that live within. This video was shot in different areas of Cosenza […]
Cosenza welcomes Spring with a centuries old tradition, La Fiera di San Giuseppe or the Saint Joseph’s Fair. This outdoor market is one of the oldest and most important traditions in Cosenza and dates back hundreds of years ago to 1234 when it was first […]
This weekend, Cosenza will be a little sweeter thanks to the 9th edition of the “Festa del Cioccolato taking place from October 28th to October 30th. This year, Lungo Crati situated in the historic centre of Cosenza will transform into a chocolate lover’s dream as […]
In past years on the Saint Day of San Nicola, I have blogged about the history of San Nicola and the Chiesa di San Nicola da Bari in Bari. While living in Cosenza, I discovered another Chiesa di San Nicola da Bari. It is located […]
High atop Pancrazio Hill overlooking Cosenza sits the ruins of a castle originally built sometime in the 10th century by the Saracens. The Castello Normanno-Svevo di Cosenza has undergone many transformations and served many different purposes over the centuries. The Ever Evolving Castle One of […]
So, you are visiting the beautiful city of Cosenza and you’ve already taken a stroll down the Corso Telesio and visited the Duomo. Where should you go next? Well, why not head on over to the Piazza XV Marzo and get a further glimpse into […]
As you walk up the narrow and picturesque Corso Telesio in the centro storico of the old city of Cosenza, you will discover il Duomo in Cosenza. It is a magnificent sight and rich with history. Photo Credit: mauriziod The Duomo is believed to have […]
When I was in Italy I didn’t do a lot of shopping. Most of the time it was so hot, that the thought of shopping outdoors was just not very appealing. We did hit up the outdoor mercato in Rogliano and cruised the outdoor shops […]
