Food and Frivolity around Cosenza, Calabria, Cosenza, Italy

Italy’s alluring and untouched southern region: Cosenza, Calabria - where tourists are scarce but locals, frivolity, and food are plentiful!

Unlike the milk-run of Italian tourist destinations, Calabria and especially Cosenza are nowhere to be seen on a tourist’s checklist.

This is what makes this region so special. I love the fact that Calabria is so untouched and not traversed. A region of Italy that feels as if it’s about to be unveiled to the rest of the world.

I hope to see most of it before the hoards of tourists discover Calabria and its hidden gems such as Cosenza.

You can wander the gorgeous 14th-century cobbled streets of the Old Town without bumping into or being neck-to-neck with cameras snapping in your face. Or, surrounded by flag-waving tour guides vying for the best vantage point at a famous ruin, whilst closely poking your eye out with their flag!

There is a serenity here that is both peaceful and relaxing. Take your time, wander at will, and enjoy the pace. Stop for an espresso, enjoy the ambience, and absorb an authentic and different Italy.

This city’s tumultuous history starts from the Middle Ages and travels through Byzantine conquerors but also Norman, Spanish, and French conquerors with bitter battles and endings. All have left their mark on the elegant architecture in this city. Traces of the prehistoric period and also Neolithic sites (along the coast) have also been identified. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).