Domanico
Welcome to Domanico: an overview of the town
Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about Domanico, an Italian town located in the province of Cosenza in Calabria. This beautiful city has around 902 residents, and is situated on the inner side of the Catena Paolana mountain range, at the feet of Mount Cocuzzo (1,541m), at an altitude of 730 meters above sea level.
Domanico is the center of the high Busento valley, a tributary of the Crati river, and is located on either side of the road that connects Cosenza to Amantea. The municipality is spread over an altitude range between 499 and 1294 meters above sea level.
A brief history of Domanico
The origin of Domanico is not certain. Until 1445, the village belonged to the archbishop of Cosenza. Later, it was ruled by the Adorno from 1445 to 1532 and then by the Alarcon Mendoza della Valle from 1532 to 1806. After the end of feudalism, Domanico was damaged by the earthquake of 1905.
The symbol of Domanico
The coat of arms of Domanico was extracted from the State Archive of Naples, and represents the town's standard. The elements of the standard are silver, and its vertical pole is covered in velvet with the colors of the banner alternated with spiral silver bullet holes. The town's coat of arms is represented in the arrow, and the name is inscribed on the staff.
Attractions in Domanico
Domanico is famous for its beautiful parish church, built in the late eighteenth century, whose aisles are decorated with nineteenth-century stuccoes. On Via San Marco, you can admire an eighteenth-century iron balcony. The parish church is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the municipality, and its feast day is celebrated on June 24. Originally, the church was dedicated to Saint Quirdeo, but was later renamed in honor of Saint John the Baptist and moved to the church of Santa Maria del Carmine after the convent's closure in 1642.
Society
Domanico has a population of approximately 902 people. Over the years, the demographics of the municipality have changed slightly.
The villages of Domanico
The town of Domanico has four villages: Capirossi, Motta, Potame, and Storticati.
- Capirossi (740 m above sea level) is about 1 km south of Domanico, along a municipal road adjacent to Provincial Road No. 257.
- Motta (730 m above sea level) is located on a rock to the east of Domanico and is urbanistically contiguous to the city. It is a small medieval village boasting numerous architectures such as the church of Our Lady of Grace (17th century), the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the castle.
- Potame (1019 m above sea level) is the largest village and is located south of the municipal territory, along Provincial Road No. 257, 6.7 km from Domanico and 8 km from Lago.
- Storticati (742 m above sea level) is located 1.2 km south of Domanico, along Provincial Road No. 257.
Economy
The economy of Domanico is based on agriculture, particularly the production of cereals and potatoes.
Conclusion
These are just some of the information about the municipality of Domanico. If you are looking for a small countryside community with an ancient charm, this could be the right place for you! Thank you for reading, and I hope I have helped you to get to know my beloved town better. See you soon!
