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Altomonte, a fascinating small town in the province of Cosenza, is situated in
the centre of a natural amphitheatre:
bordering its southern side are the Pre-Sila mountains, while to the north-west
lies the Pollino range and facing eastward
are rolling hills descending towards the plains and the Gulf of Sibari. The
panoramic placement of this little town affords
a splendid view all the way out to the seaside as well as over the beautiful
surrounding mountains.
Rising up from an
ancient medieval village, Altomonte is marked by houses so old that there remain
many of the original stone portals, the
work of famous local sculptors dating back to the XVII-XIXth centuries. Not to
be missed is the Norman castle holding
fragments of frescos from the 1300s, the church of Santa Maria della
Consolazione and its museum of the same name which is
situated beside the ancient Dominican convent. Over the course of the last few
years, Altomonte has gone through a
transformation from a largely unknown agricultural centre to an up-and-coming
tourist destination, thanks to the artistic
treasures preserved there and to the recent restoration of its monuments. No
matter what the season here, one can always rely upon
a festival to bring alive the town streets, giving tourists the opportunity to
immerse themselves in this Calabrian town
steeped in local custom. Equally important is the local cuisine, genuine and
imaginative, characterised by its strong ties
with tradition.
Altomonte is made even more charming by the large choice of accommodation
facilities on offer.
Altomonte accommodation in Hotel Farm House Farm Holiday Bed&Breakfast Camping Holiday Home Rooms for rent Residence Tourist Village Camp site.
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Restaurants Typical Products Services
Altomonte, a fascinating small town in the province of Cosenza, is situated in
the centre of a natural amphitheatre:
bordering its southern side are the Pre-Sila mountains, while to the north-west
lies the Pollino range and facing eastward
are rolling hills descending towards the plains and the Gulf of Sibari. The
panoramic placement of this little town affords
a splendid view all the way out to the seaside as well as over the beautiful
surrounding mountains.Rising up from an ancient medieval village, Altomonte is marked by houses so old that there remain many of the original stone portals, the work of famous local sculptors dating back to the XVII-XIXth centuries. Not to be missed is the Norman castle holding fragments of frescos from the 1300s, the church of Santa Maria della Consolazione and its museum of the same name which is situated beside the ancient Dominican convent. Over the course of the last few years, Altomonte has gone through a transformation from a largely unknown agricultural centre to an up-and-coming tourist destination, thanks to the artistic treasures preserved there and to the recent restoration of its monuments. No matter what the season here, one can always rely upon a festival to bring alive the town streets, giving tourists the opportunity to immerse themselves in this Calabrian town steeped in local custom. Equally important is the local cuisine, genuine and imaginative, characterised by its strong ties with tradition.
Altomonte is made even more charming by the large choice of accommodation facilities on offer.
Altomonte accommodation in Hotel Farm House Farm Holiday Bed&Breakfast Camping Holiday Home Rooms for rent Residence Tourist Village Camp site.
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