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Discover the Province of Catanzaro
Hello friends! Today I want to tell you about the Province of Catanzaro, one of the provinces of Calabria, located in southern Italy. If you are nature and scenic beauty lovers, you can't miss this place! Come and discover with me all its features.
Physical Geography
The Province of Catanzaro covers an area of 2,391 km², occupying 15.9% of the region. The central part of the province is the isthmus of Catanzaro, a valley about 30 km long that connects the two coasts from the Gulf of Squillace to the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia. The territory is bounded to the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea, to the north by the Sila, to the east by the Ionian Sea, and to the south by the Calabrian mountains. If you visit this area on a particularly clear day, you can see the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Ionian Sea, the Aeolian Islands, and even the peak of Mount Etna all at once.
Hydrography
The Province of Catanzaro has several hydrographic characteristics. The main rivers that cross the territory are the Alessi (stream), the Alli (river), the Amato (river), the Ancinale, the Beltrame (stream), the Corace (river), the Crocchio, the Fiumarella (Calabria), the Pesipe, the Savuto (river), and the Simeri. In addition, there are also two lakes: Lake Ampollino and Lake Passante.
History
In the past, the provincial territory was inhabited by the Vituli, a population who worshipped the calf's simulacrum. Throughout history, the province has undergone various dominations: from the Greeks to the Romans, from the Byzantines to the Lombards, and finally to the Normans-Swabians. The Province of Catanzaro has a very ancient and eventful history.
Villages and beauties of the Province of Catanzaro
If you travel to the Province of Catanzaro, I recommend visiting some of its most famous villages and scenic beauties. One of the most charming places is certainly the village of Badolato, with its narrow alleys and winding alleys among white houses. Do not miss the village of Soverato Superiore either, where you can admire the ancient Norman castle.
Among the natural beauties, you cannot miss the Soverato Nature Reserve, with its splendid beach of fine sand and crystal clear sea. Another area not to be missed is the Serre Regional Nature Park, where you can go hiking or mountain biking through woods and hills.
Culture and traditions
The Province of Catanzaro is rich in culture and traditions. Among the most famous festivals are the Feast of San Rocco in Squillace, the Feast of Sant'Agata in Catanzaro, and the Feast of Santa Maria del Mare in Soverato. Among the typical products of the area are the cruschi peppers of Senise and the famous nduja of Spilinga, a spicy and tasty cold cut.
In addition, the province hosts numerous museums and archaeological sites of great interest, such as the Civic Museum of Catanzaro and the ruins of the ancient city of Scolacium.
Conclusions
We have come to the end of our journey in the Province of Catanzaro. I hope to have introduced you a little closer to this area of Calabria and to have transmitted the desire to visit it as soon as possible. I wish you a good holiday in one of the most fascinating places in Italy!
