Belmonte Calabro
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk to you about the province of Cosenza, one of the largest provinces in Italy and certainly one of the most beautiful in Calabria. With its 150 municipalities, the province of Cosenza offers a varied landscape, with many mountains and hills, but also wide stretches of coast on the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea.
Physical Geography
Territory
The territory of Cosenza is characterized by the presence of the Massif of Pollino, the coastal chains of Orsomarso and Aspromonte, and the Sila. There are numerous valleys, including the Crati Valley and the Savuto Valley, and a flat area, the Plain of Sibari. There are also three large artificial lakes and several smaller lakes.
Moreover, the territory of Cosenza has many coasts, which are divided between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea. There are numerous seaside resorts that offer the opportunity to spend unforgettable holidays at sea.
= Passes and Valleys =
In the province of Cosenza, there are several passes and valleys that cross the local mountains. These include the Passo dello Scalone, located in the Massif of Pollino, and the Passo Crocetta, in the Coastal Chain.
= Mountains =
There are also many mountains in the province of Cosenza, including the Massif of Pollino, which is the highest peak in the province, Orsomarso, and Sila.
The cities of the province of Cosenza
The province of Cosenza has many municipalities, but the largest and most populous is Corigliano-Rossano, located on the Ionian coast. Here you can admire the Torre del Crocifisso, a UNESCO heritage site, and the Cathedral of Corigliano, which is one of the most grandiose and beautiful in Calabria. The city of Cosenza, the capital of the province, is an ancient city, with a millennial history dating back to the Greek era. Here you can visit the Castello Svevo, the Cathedral, the Teatro Rendano, and many other places of historical and cultural interest.
The other cities of the province of Cosenza, such as Rende, Paola, and San Giovanni in Fiore, are all to be discovered and offer many opportunities for leisure and culture.
Local cuisine
The cuisine of the province of Cosenza is characterized by the use of simple but precious ingredients, such as Calabrian sausage, caciocavallo, and nduja. Typical dishes of the area include pasta alla norma, pasta and beans, sausage with porcini mushrooms, stuffed potatoes, and Calabrese pizza. But the real specialty of the province of Cosenza is undoubtedly the Pizzo truffle, which is used in many local dishes and which you can buy in specialized shops.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the province of Cosenza is one of the most fascinating provinces in Italy, with an extensive and varied territory, a rich millennial history, and a delicious local cuisine. I recommend organizing a visit to discover in person all the wonders that this land has to offer.
