Cosenza, Calabria: Italy’s Undiscovered City, Cosenza, Italy
Perhaps not. And, this is the reason that I’m sharing with you a little information on captivating Cosenza.
Mention to someone that you’re in Cosenza and typically, the response is “where?” My reply is always the same: “southern Italy, near the toe of the boot”. A glazed look creeps over and immediately I know that they’re lost…
The next question most certainly is: “why?” Why indeed. Cosenza – as does Italy – crawls quietly under your skin and takes over your senses…
Talk to any traveller about Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Sicily, or a major tourist region in Italy and watch eyes light up as they long to visit these well-traversed destinations.
And yes, whilst I agree that many of these gorgeous Italian destinations are fabulous and a must-see, I challenge the savvy traveller to explore a little further. Why not travel the 520-kilometres south of Rome to seek out a genuine Italian adventure? Venture outside of Italy’s tourist milk-run, you may enjoy it… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Mention to someone that you’re in Cosenza and typically, the response is “where?” My reply is always the same: “southern Italy, near the toe of the boot”. A glazed look creeps over and immediately I know that they’re lost…
The next question most certainly is: “why?” Why indeed. Cosenza – as does Italy – crawls quietly under your skin and takes over your senses…
Talk to any traveller about Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Sicily, or a major tourist region in Italy and watch eyes light up as they long to visit these well-traversed destinations.
And yes, whilst I agree that many of these gorgeous Italian destinations are fabulous and a must-see, I challenge the savvy traveller to explore a little further. Why not travel the 520-kilometres south of Rome to seek out a genuine Italian adventure? Venture outside of Italy’s tourist milk-run, you may enjoy it… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Cosenza, Calabria: Italy’s Undiscovered City
Guide Location: Italy » Cosenza
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Nilla Palmer
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Italy » Cosenza
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Nilla Palmer
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Corso Telesio
- Piazza Duomo
- Rendano Theatre
- Palazzo del Governo
- Villa Vecchia
- Norman-Swabian Castle
- Ponte di Calatrava
- Corso Mazzini
- MAB Museum
- Piazza Bilotti
- Accademia Cosentina
- National Gallery
- Tutto per la Scarpa
- Lavanderia Sartoria
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