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# 78 APRIL 18 , 2016
Comunale displays works
by contemporary artists.
Mormanno, on the other
hand, still bears traces of
its Lombard foundations,
perched as a castle on a
rocky buttress.
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The variety of the landscapes here makes the territory of Cosenza the ideal
place for long trekking
excursions. Its iconic animal is the wolf that lives
on the woody plateau outside the city and is still the
symbol for Cosenza.
lino offers opportunities
to practice rafting and canoeing, especially on the
River Lao, among canyons
and gorges. During recent
years, Nordic walking has
become more widespread, as it is a light and easy
sport suitable for everybody. Canyoning, on the
other hand, may be practiced climbing up the Iannello stream, a tributary of
the Lao that is characterized by several waterfalls. During the excursions,
guides provide rope for
rock-climbing.
Water parks can be found
along the coast, like Odissea 2000, in Zolfara, near
Rossano, and the coastline
is well-equipped for water
sports, from wind surfing
to water skiing, as well as
for beach volleyball and five-a-side football. Inland,
many fairs and festivals offer opportunities to taste
typical dishes and discover local traditions.
Trekking routes lead to
the discovery of small
churches and wonderful
landscapes that can be
admired from charming
wooden bridges. The flat,
hilly areas are often exploited for horseback riding.
And photography enthusiasts can find plenty of
inspiration. During wintertime, organized snowshoe
excursions in the mountains are popular, while ski Taste
establishments are located in the highest areas of The culinary specialties of
the Sila National Park.
the Province of Cosenza
are based on its genuine
The National Park of Pol- and simple products. The
cuddrurieddri are salted
doughnuts prepared for
the Immacolata Feast and
during the Christmas period. The turididdri are fried Christmas pastries covered with figs and honey,
while the scaliddre are sugar-glazed.
An example of a first-course dish is the pitta 'mpigliata, fresh fusilli, pasta
with potatoes (tijeddra),
fried potatoes and pipareddre (peppers), broccoli and sausages, lagane
and ciciari (thick tagliatelle and chickpeas), and fresh pasta with mushrooms
fromSila. Among the fish
dishes, the most famous
are fried cod and spaghetti with anchovies and fried
breadcrumbs.
Mostaccioli are the typical
pastries for the Feast of
Saint Joseph, consisting
of a focaccia bread made
with honey or figs, mulled
wine, flour and almonds,
in a particular shape deriving from ancient offerings to the pagan gods.
We also recommend the
anise liqueur, one of the
most appreciated of the
area.
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