Cosenza

The city spans across valleys where the Busento and Crati rivers meet, with the old quarter descending toward the water and modern districts extending northward.

The Roman settlement of Consentia became a strategic point along the Via Popilia route, connecting the Calabria region to Sicily through mountain passages.

The Cosentian Academy, established during the Renaissance period, maintains its position as one of the primary centers for philosophical and literary studies in Europe.

The provincial capital contains railway connections to coastal towns including Paola, Sibari, and Crotone, facilitating transportation across the Calabrian region.

The burial site of Visigoth King Alaric remains hidden beneath the confluence of two rivers, along with treasures taken during the sack of Rome.

Location: Province of Cosenza

Elevation above the sea: 238 m

Shares border with: Aprigliano, Casali del Manco, Castrolibero, Dipignano, Mendicino, Paterno Calabro, Piane Crati, Pietrafitta, Rende, Rovito, Zumpano, Carolei

Website: https://comune.cosenza.it

GPS coordinates: 39.30000,16.25000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19