Visit Castrovillari

Castrovillari - Castrovillari is a Calabrian center in the province of Cosenza; rises to 362 meters and has 23,000 inhabitants. At the foot of Mount Pollino it boasts several monuments to visit. The chain bridge divides the old town from the modern one. The historic center boasts very interesting views with its alleys and steep climbs. The symbol of the town is certainly the Aragonese castle with the imposing infamous tower, so named for its ancient function as a punitive prison where prisoners suffered cruel torture.

Do not miss the eighteenth-century Santa Maria del Castello; it stands on a hill overlooking the Calabrian-Lucan Apennines. The baroque interior is beautiful. Noteworthy is the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie with an interesting majolica clock from the late eighteenth century. Also worth a visit are the source of San Giuseppe with its many cannoli, the church of the Holy Trinity and above all the convent of San Francesco d'Assisi dating back to 1220. Castrovillari is known for its many overlooks overlooking the unspoiled green surrounding nature. It also houses an archaeological museum.