Rossano
Welcome to Corigliano-Rossano!
If you're looking for a tourist destination rich in history and culture, with a wide range of attractions and monuments to visit, you might be interested in exploring the Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, located in the province of Cosenza in Calabria, Italy. This tourism-oriented municipality was established on March 31, 2018, from the merger of the municipalities of Corigliano Calabro and Rossano and currently has over 73,000 inhabitants.
Discover the Geography of Corigliano-Rossano
Corigliano-Rossano covers an area of 346.56 km², making it a very large municipality for the region. The territory is located between the Sila and the Ionian Sea coast, in the eastern part of the Sibari plain. The area has a great geological variety, with rock, clay, and sand soils that give rise to very diversified flora. Among the trees present, olive and citrus trees stand out, but also pine can be seen in some areas near the coast.
Brief History of Corigliano-Rossano
The Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano was established after the consultative referendum of October 22, 2017, in which the citizens of Corigliano Calabro and Rossano voted in favor of the union. The first administrative elections were held in June 2019 and elected the mayor, Flavio Stasi.
Admire the Monuments and Places of Interest
If you like to visit historical and artistic monuments, you will be satisfied with the vast artistic and cultural heritage of Corigliano-Rossano. In fact, there are many places of interest present here. Here they are all:
In Corigliano Calabro:
- Corigliano Calabro Castle
- San Mauro a Cantinella Castle
- Quadrato Compagna in Schiavonea
- Patronal Sanctuary-Church of San Francesco di Paola
- Square of the Sanctuary San Francesco di Paola, with effigy of San Francesco di Paola
- Romitorio of San Francischiello
- San Gennaro Arch
- Librandi Gate
- Canal Bridge
- Carmine Church with attached convent
- Matrice Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- Sant'Antonio Church with maiolica dome
- Santa Chiara Church
- Sant'Anna Church
- Riforma Church
- San Giovanni di Dio Church
- Ognissanti Church
- San Domenico church
- Addolorata chapel
- San Luca chapel
- Calvary Chapel
- Abenante Chapel
- Holy Cross Chapel
- Iacina Church
- Maria Santissima della Schiavonea Sanctuary in Schiavonea
In Rossano:
- Cathedral of the Madonna Achiropita
- Byzantine Oratory of San Marco
- Byzantine Church of Panaghia
- Chapel of the Madonna del Pilerio
- Chapel of the Madonna della Schiavonea
- Chapel of Sant'Anna
- San Bernardino Church
- San Bernardino Palace
- Clock Tower
- San Domenico Church
- San Nilo Church
- Monument to the Fallen
- San Giacomo Church
- San Martino Church
- San Giovanni di Dio Chapel
- Diocesan and Codex Purpureus Rossanensis Museum
- Amarelli Museum and Fabrica
- San Michele Arcangelo Chapel
- San Biagio Church
- San Pietro Church
- Fountain of San Nico
- De Rosis Palace with Chapel
- San Gulielmo Chapel
- Addolorata Chapel
- Santa Maria delle Grazie Church
- Santa Maria di Costantinopoli Church
- Holy Cross Chapel
- Sacred Heart Church
- Maria Stella del Mare Church in Lido Sant'Angelo
- Santi Anargiri Square
- Steri Square
- Duomo Square
- Piazza del Popolo
- Paolella Theater
- Porta Dell'Acqua
- Hermitage Caves
Society
The demographic evolution of Corigliano-Rossano demonstrates a constantly growing population. The municipality is characterized by a strong traditional culture, as demonstrated by the celebrations of San Marco (in Rossano) and those of the patron of Corigliano, which take place on April 24 and 25.
We hope that this brief guide has inspired you to visit our beautiful city. We look forward to seeing you in Corigliano-Rossano!
