Belmonte Calabro, Medieval hillside commune in Cosenza, Italy
The town extends across a hilltop overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, with narrow streets connecting stone houses and small flower-filled courtyards.
Founded in 1270 under King Charles I of Anjou, the castle was built by Drogone di Beaumont to defend against supporters of Conradin of Hohenstaufen.
The local population maintains strong connections to traditional food production, particularly the cultivation of the distinct Pomodoro di Belmonte tomato variety.
Visitors can reach Belmonte Calabro via Lamezia Terme airport, located 45 minutes away by car, with accommodations starting at 30 euros per night.
The historic center transformed into an eco-tourism destination through the restoration of abandoned tufo stone houses into sustainable accommodations.
GPS coordinates: 39.16220,16.08254
Latest update: April 5, 2025 09:34
Monte Cocuzzo
7.6 km
Amantea Caslte
2.8 km
Castello di Belmonte Calabro
349 m
Chiesa del Carmine
2.9 km
Chiesa Madre
354 m
Palazzo delle Clarisse
2.8 km
Chiesa di Sant'Elia
2.8 km
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Assunta
5 km
Chiesetta di San Nicola Saggio
4.9 km
Municipio
285 m
Chiesa della Tauriana
5.8 km
Santissima Annunziata
5.8 km
Chiesa del Cristo Re
3.8 km
Chiesa di Santa Domenica
4.9 km
Chiesa di San Nicola Saggio
5.9 km
Palazzo De Micheli
5 km
La Rupe
4.5 km
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
6 km
Palazzo Pellegrini
4.9 km
Cinta Muraria
591 m
Torrione
523 m
Mulino
4.5 km
Monumento al Cristo Re
5.9 km
Palazzo Miceli
5 km
Palazzo Coscarella
4.9 km
San Francesco
2.8 km
Madonna delle Grazie
3.7 km
Palazzo Settimio Pagnotta
5.1 kmReviews
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