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Sibari

Sybaris was a city of Magna Graecia on the Ionian Sea, overlooking the Gulf of Taranto. Sybaris was an ancient Greek colony  known as “Achaean,” and one of the oldest Greek settlements in southern Italy. The fame of the wealth … Continue reading

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Morano Calabro

Since 2003 Morano has been recognised  among the most beautiful villages in Italy by Italian Touring Club .It has been awarded with Orange Flag, for its picturesque location and the preciousness of art works preserved. Recently, its name was included … Continue reading

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San Lorenzo Bellizzi

From San Lorenzo Bellizzi you can reach Raganello canyon. The Raganello river offers the opportunity to make great hiking along the wilderness at the bottom of his great canyon. In  its 32 km length, Raganello  runs for 13 Km in … Continue reading

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Cave of the Nymphs

Of great importance are the sources of the Cave of the Nymphs, whose sulphurous waters feed the eponymous spa. In striking cave, whose limestone walls are opened, in some points towards the sky, there is a pool of warm water … Continue reading

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Museum of Bread

In Cerchiara you can visit , by appointment, the small, but fascinating museum of bread, in which  various tools, machines and grinders of the rurality of a time are stored. You can also see mannequins who personify the miller and the baker … Continue reading

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arms

The Sanctuary of ‘ Santa Maria delle Armi’ is, in Calabria, the most valuable monument of medieval origin. It is located in the territory of Cerchiara di Calabria on the slopes of the Sellaro mountain at 1015 m asl  with … Continue reading

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Pollino National Park

The Pollino National Park, shared by the provinces of Potenza, Matera and Cosenza, with its 192 565 hectares, of which 88 650 in the side of Basilicata and 103 915 in that of Calabria, is the largest natural park in … Continue reading

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Our Cerchiara

Cerchiara is a small municipality located in Pollino, Calabria (a region of southern Italy). We have know it by chance during a weekend and we instantly fell in love. You can get lost among the narrow streets, exploring the surroundings … Continue reading

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