Tiriolo
Welcome to Tiriolo, a Calabrian municipality rich in history and natural beauty!
If you are looking for a place rich in history and natural beauty, Tiriolo is the perfect destination for you. This municipality located in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, has about 3,746 inhabitants and is an agricultural and commercial center of the Sila. Let's see together what Tiriolo has to offer.
Let's discover the physical geography of Tiriolo
The territory
Located north of the isthmus of Catanzaro, the municipality of Tiriolo is located on a hill that marks the watershed between the valley of the Amato river on the Tyrrhenian side and that of the Corace on the Ionian side. To the northeast of the town are the rocky walls of a limestone spur.
A brief history of Tiriolo
The beginnings
Tiriolo is a municipality with a history dating back more than 2600 years. It is estimated that the village was founded by the Greeks around 600 BC. The name Tryoros derives from the three mountains that surround the village. According to some local legends, Ulysses stopped here during his travels, and the territory of Tiriolo would be the land of the Phaeacians described in the Odyssey.
Important moments
During the revolt of Spartacus, Tiriolo saw the two opposing armies, with the legions of Crassus on one side and the rebels of Spartacus on the other. In 1640, a bronze tablet bearing the text of the "Senatus consultum de Bacchanalibus" of 186 BC, concerning the prohibition of holding Bacchanalia, was found in the municipal territory.
Monuments and places of interest
Historical places
In the historic center of Tiriolo, there are some sixteenth-century palaces, whose elegant and refined appearance is reflected in the portals and windows. The ancient fortress, on the other hand, is characterized by the remains of the castle around which the historic center grew. From the top of the fortress and the entire historic center, you can enjoy a spectacular panorama that embraces the southeast part of Catanzaro and the Ionian beaches, the southern Serre, Pizzo Calabro, and the coast up to the northern coasts of Sicily. To the north, you can admire the pine forests of Sila Piccola.
Rocca Falluca
On the border with the territory of Settingiano, you can admire the ruins of Rocca Falluca, an ancient medieval village founded in the mid-eleventh century around a Norman castle. Abandoned at the end of the sixteenth century, this village is also the hometown of the humanist Agazio Guidacerio (1477-1542).
The society of Tiriolo
Demographic evolution
The population of Tiriolo is constantly increasing. At the end of 2019, there were 3,746 inhabitants.
The culture of Tiriolo
Annual events
In the summer, Tiriolo offers numerous events that attract visitors from all over the region:
- August 4-5: Festa Maria Santissima della Neve
- Month of August: Bacchanalia
- Month of August: Sagra del pollo alla Diavola
- September 7-8: Festa Maria SS.
Conclusions
Tiriolo is a small town that offers numerous attractions, including historical monuments and a welcoming climate. If you want to discover a place where you can immerse yourself in the history and culture of Calabria, Tiriolo is the perfect destination for you.
