Via Nelson Iacovini, San Marco Argentano (Cosenza)
A monument inextricably linked to Guiscardian ambition. It is here, upon disobeying his brother in law, Drogo, and abandoning his initial settlement of Scribla, the...
It is 31st March 1065. In the presence of Duke Robert, his second wife - Sikelgaita of Salerno - and a few religious exponents, the abbey church of S. Maria de La...
It was modified over the centuries on a number of occasions, but today presents its sixteenth century appearance. The waterway and part of the frontal sculptural...
This imposing structure keeps vigil on the valley and the ancient route along the river Fullone. The Cathedral Church - the most important place of worship in the...
It was founded following the donation by Sir Mario Morelli of art works to the city. It is located inside Palazzo S. Chiara and is also home to the municipal...
For centuries it remained concealed from mankind, only to be rediscovered during reconstruction works on the Cathedral which collapsed in the 30s. It constitutes a...
The original structure was located near the Cathedral Church, at the foot of the Motta (characteristic promontory located in the oldest part of the Guiscard town), a...
Via XX Settembre, 47, San Marco Argentano (Cosenza)
Legend has it during the early 18th century this temple dedicated to the patron saint was erected on the site of the meeting between the Evangelist and the...
Piazza Vincenzo Selvaggi, San Marco Argentano (Cosenza)
A church (since deconsecrated) is located in San Giovanni degli Amalfitani, mentioned in documents since the age of Duke Robert. It indicates the presence of Amalfi...
Via San Francesco, 14, San Marco Argentano (Cosenza)
Francis of Paola entered the La Riforma convent at the tender age of thirteen, to fulfil his parents' vows, pronounced when the young boy had fallen seriously ill. It...
The convent complex is one of the oldest examples of Franciscan architecture (its construction, in the 13th century, is attributed to Peter Cathrin, a disciple of...
Frazione San Lauro, 14, San Marco Argentano (Cosenza)
The river Fullone and neighbouring streams have influenced this territory from time immemorial. The valley was probably first inhabited back in ancient times, as...
San Marco Argentano is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Main sights include the Norman tower, several churches...