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Lorica “The Pearl of the Sila”

Lorica, Lake Lavro

Lorica is a tourist village in the Sila Grande perfectly set in the valley that surrounds Lake Arvo and for its beauty it is unanimously considered “The Pearl of the Sila”. The territory of the tourist complex falls into three different municipalities in the province of Cosenza: San Giovanni in Fiore, Pedace and Serra Pedace. The town is located in the territory of the first two municipalities, while in the territory of the third falls only the ski lift and the related services. The hamlet is located at 1315 meters above sea level. The name comes from the Latin 'lùrica' (leather armor of the ancient Roman legionaries), and could be interpreted as a safe, insurmountable place, where to hide and protect oneself from any opponents or enemies, but since there are no certain data regarding the discovery of signs and artifacts that may indicate the presence of man since ancient origins, the term should refer to the natural aspect of the area, which like a vegetable stronghold, in recent centuries presented itself to man as a waterproof, cramped and wild habitat. Developed along the road axis of the SS 108 bis that from San Giovanni in Fiore leads to the junction of “Bocca di Piazza” and from here you reach the countries of the pre- sila cosentina, over the years a part of the town has developed at the charming lakeside promenade, the access road that leads the village at the foot of Lake Arvo. Lorica experienced a significant development around the 1960s when around the farmhouses that formed its original urban nucleus, began to rise. hundreds of villas of tourists in love with the natural beauty of the area and dozens of hotels that now make this village one of the most equipped and renowned in Sila. The lake has always been a point of interest for economic operators in the area, and on it, still, the hopes of tourism relaunch are placed on it. Nestled between the two highest peaks of the Silano plateau, namely Botte Donato on one side and Monte Perillo on the other, makes it even more amp; ugrave; charming and charming the place. With a length of 8.7 km and a total perimeter of 24 km, this lake is the second in size after Lake Cecita and is connected with Lake Ampollino through a tunnel pipeline. It was built in a swampy area, through the construction of a clay dam that is, still currently, the largest in Europe and measures 280 mt. of length and 22 mt. in height. The works lasted from 1927 to 1931 and was inaugurated in 1932 by Queen Maria José of Savoy. It has a capacity ranging from 70 to 80 million cubic meters. Thanks to these characteristics and this conformation, the lake lends itself well to rowing races, so much so that the completion of the Olympic Center of rowing. The lake is also navigable, and over the years it has hosted rowing and windsurfing competitions and lately, in the summer, it can be crossed with an electric boat powered by solar panels or renting pedal boats.

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Pini Giganti

Spezzano della Sila (20 Km)

The Giant Pines are located inside the “State Park the Giants of Sila” and constitute a kind of larch pine trees that probably date back to the years 1620-1650. The giants are represented by 56 carefully classified and numbered larch pine plants as well as seven mountain maple trees.

Monte Botte Donato

Casali del Manco (24 Km)

The highest peak of the Sila. From almost 1900m above sea level you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire plateau. On particularly clear days you can also see Mount Etna and the Gulf of Taranto. From here you can access the ski slopes

Art and culture

Museo Beato Angelo

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The Museum of the Blessed Angel of Acre was inaugurated in 1992 at the Convent of the Capuchin Fathers, created at the will of his father Eugenio Scalise. The museum was established to document the figure of the Blessed One and to transmit his work preacher of a Christian spirit.

Museo della Civiltà Contadina

Acri

The Museum was created as a collaboration between the Municipality of Acri and the state middle school 'V.Padula', in order to rediscover the ancient crafts. Approximately 480 objects were collected such as tools, tools, furniture and work tools used by farmers during their daily work. The Museum is located on the ground floor of Palazzo Feraudo.

Torre Sant' Angelo

Corigliano Calabro (26 Km)

The Tower of Sant'Angelo is a Norman fortification dating back to the 16th century located on the seafront of Rossano. It covered the dual function of sighting and defending the territory from the attacks of enemies. It is characterized by the star plan with four diamond-pointed ramparts. At the center stood a well that served as a water supply. During the summer, the Tower hosts cultural events, exhibitions and shows.

Chiesa dei SS Pietro e Paolo

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

Built in the 16th century, it represents a loud monument; the façade is characterized by the presence of a central rose window that overlooks the entrance portal and the interior has three naves rich in stucco and frescos

Convento di San Francesco di Paola

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

It was built in 1617 on the remains of the cenobio of the brotherhood of Santa Maria della Pietra. The architectural complex has suffered considerable damage over time. Recently refurbished. It was destined as a cultural center

Chiesa dell'Addolorata

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

It was built in 1580 by Capuchin fathers, near the convent that was closed after the earthquake of 1783 and definitively abandoned by the religious in 1866. Recently refurbished.

Chiesa di Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

It was built in 1563 by the local friars. On the main façade, the arched stone door is opened surmounted by an arched single window. The interior, with a single nave, houses the polyptych on canvas signed and dated Hippolitus Burghesius, 1612.

Torre Campanaria

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

Bell tower of the church of SS Peter and Paul. The tower is detached from the body of the church, houses the municipal clock and has been recently renovated

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Assunta

Casali del Manco (26 Km)

Its construction can be traced back to the 17th century. The main facade, marked by tall pilasters, is equipped with three portals of similar workmanship, but of different sizes. The building has attached a bell tower with a quadrangular base

Campanile

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

Museo Diocesano d' Arte Sacra

Corigliano Calabro (23 Km)

The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art was established in 1952 in the interior rooms of the sacristy of the Cathedral of Rossano. It collects artistic materials, liturgical and sacred art furnishings collected during the centuries in the surrounding territory. The precious sacred text of the Codex Purpureus is preserved here, placed in a dedicated and reserved room given its great historical importance.

Museo della Liquirizia

Corigliano Calabro (25 Km)

The Liquorice Museum turns out to be the second most visited business museum in Italy. It is the only one that exposes the tools used to produce licorice, during the extraction and marketing phase. The Museum also preserves objects, clothes and manuscripts of the Amarelli family engaged for several centuries in the marketing of the plant.

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Comunita' Montana Destra Crati

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Comune di Acri

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I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Acri

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Comune di Rossano

Corigliano Calabro (21 Km)

Pro Loco Zumpano

Zumpano (22 Km)

Pro Loco Sandemetrese

San Demetrio Corone (9 Km)

Comune di Terranova da Sibari

Terranova Da Sibari (19 Km)

Comune di Torano Castello

Torano Castello (21 Km)

Comune di Trenta

Casali del Manco (24 Km)

Comune di Vaccarizzo Albanese

Vaccarizzo Albanese (11 Km)

Comune di Zumpano

Zumpano (22 Km)

Comune di Bisignano

Bisignano (9 Km)

Comunita' Montana Media Valle Crati

Montalto Uffugo (22 Km)

Comunita' Montana Sila Greca

Corigliano Calabro (25 Km)

Comune di Celico

Celico (21 Km)

Comune di Cervicati

Cervicati (23 Km)

Comune di Cerzeto

Cerzeto (23 Km)

Comune di Corigliano Calabro

Corigliano Calabro (16 Km)

Comune di Lappano

Lappano (23 Km)

Comune di Lattarico

Lattarico (21 Km)

Comune di Longobucco

Longobucco (20 Km)

Comune di Montalto Uffugo

Montalto Uffugo (22 Km)

Comune di Pedace

Casali del Manco (25 Km)

Comune di San Demetrio Corone

San Demetrio Corone (8 Km)

Comune di San Pietro in Guarano

San Pietro in Guarano (18 Km)

Comune di Santa Sofia d'Epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro (8 Km)

Comune di Serra Pedace

Casali del Manco (24 Km)

Comune di Spezzano della Sila

Spezzano della Sila (22 Km)

Comune di Spezzano Piccolo

Casali del Manco (23 Km)

Comune di Tarsia

Tarsia (17 Km)

Comune di Spezzano Albanese

Spezzano Albanese (20 Km)

Comune di San Giorgio Albanese

San Giorgio Albanese (11 Km)

Comune di San Lorenzo del Vallo

San Lorenzo del Vallo (21 Km)

Comune di San Martino di Finita

San Martino di Finita (21 Km)

Comune di Rota Greca

Rota Greca (24 Km)

Comune di Rovito

Rovito (21 Km)

Comune di San Benedetto Ullano

San Benedetto Ullano (23 Km)

Comune di San Cosmo Albanese

San Cosmo Albanese (11 Km)

Comune di Luzzi

Luzzi (10 Km)

Comunita' Montana Silana

Casali del Manco (23 Km)

Comune di Casole Bruzio

Casali del Manco (24 Km)

Comune di Castiglione Cosentino

Castiglione Cosentino (18 Km)

Pro Loco Aufugum

Montalto Uffugo (22 Km)

Pro Loco San Pietro in Guarano

San Pietro in Guarano (17 Km)

Pro Loco di Tarsia

Tarsia (17 Km)

Pro Loco Thurium Novum

Terranova Da Sibari (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bisignano

Bisignano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casali Del Manco

Casali del Manco (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castiglione Cosentino

Castiglione Cosentino (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Celico

Celico (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cervicati

Cervicati (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cerzeto

Cerzeto (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica CoriglianO-Rossano

Corigliano Calabro (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lappano

Lappano (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lattarico

Lattarico (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Longobucco

Longobucco (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Luzzi

Luzzi (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montalto Uffugo

Montalto Uffugo (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rota Greca

Rota Greca (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rovito

Rovito (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Benedetto Ullano

San Benedetto Ullano (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Cosmo Albanese

San Cosmo Albanese (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Demetrio Corone

San Demetrio Corone (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Giorgio Albanese

San Giorgio Albanese (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Lorenzo Del Vallo

San Lorenzo del Vallo (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Martino Di Finita

San Martino di Finita (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Pietro In Guarano

San Pietro in Guarano (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Santa Sofia D'epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Spezzano Albanese

Spezzano Albanese (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Spezzano Della Sila

Spezzano della Sila (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tarsia

Tarsia (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Terranova Da Sibari

Terranova Da Sibari (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torano Castello

Torano Castello (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vaccarizzo Albanese

Vaccarizzo Albanese (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Zumpano

Zumpano (22 Km)

Porto Marina Laghi di Sibari

Corigliano Calabro (27 Km)

Porto Corigliano Calabro

Corigliano Calabro (22 Km)

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San Demetrio Corone

San Giorgio Albanese

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