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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 (18 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.

villaggio irene

Pietrapaola (23 Km)

When man manages to respect nature by enhancing it, he can proudly make it his strong point!

Art and culture

Torre Sant' Angelo

Corigliano Calabro (19 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.

cripta

Umbriatico (28 Km)

The crypt of the Cathedral of Umbriatico is the audience of the pagan temple (VII Century). Currently it has only twelve columns in addition to the walls; originally it was certainly composed of no less than 36 columns.

Ex cattedrale di S. Donato

Umbriatico (28 Km)

The cathedral of Umbriatico dedicated to S. Donato is a monumental building of Christian worship dating back to the Middle Ages. Inside, the classroom with three naves, punctuated by slightly pointed arches set on quadrangular pillars, crosses a transept not protruding just raised, the volume is m 18x43

Panorama centro storico

Umbriatico (28 Km)

Umbriatico (KR) town of 933 inhabitants. In the area of Umbriatico stood, even before the arrival of the Greek settlers, the town of Chonia. Later, instead, the city of Bristacia arose, founded around 700 BC. the Medieval period today's Cathedral.Episcopal See until 1818.Mayor Rosario Pasquale Abenante

Castiglione di Paludi

Paludi (11 Km)

Castiglione di Paludi is one of the most important military architectures. The archaeological area covers an area of 40 hectares, which was inhabited between the 9th and 3rd centuries. The site can be visited through the archaeological park and the museum where a part of the objects found as a result of excavations carried out in the area are located.

Museo Beato Angelo

Acri (20 Km)

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 (20 Km)

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.

Museo Diocesano d' Arte Sacra

Corigliano Calabro (14 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 (18 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.

Food and wine

Azienda Agricola Vulcano

Crosia (19 Km)

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Comune di Longobucco

Longobucco

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

Longobucco

Comune di Rossano

Corigliano Calabro (14 Km)

Comune di Acri

Acri (20 Km)

Comune di Bocchigliero

Bocchigliero (13 Km)

Comunita' Montana Destra Crati

Acri (20 Km)

Comunita' Montana Sila Greca

Corigliano Calabro (16 Km)

Comune di Campana

Campana (19 Km)

Comune di Celico

Celico (28 Km)

Comune di Corigliano Calabro

Corigliano Calabro (18 Km)

Comune di Cropalati

Cropalati (22 Km)

Comune di Crosia

Crosia (19 Km)

Comune di Mandatoriccio

Mandatoriccio (19 Km)

Comune di Pietrapaola

Pietrapaola (18 Km)

Comune di San Giovanni in Fiore

San Giovanni in Fiore (23 Km)

Comune di San Pietro in Guarano

San Pietro in Guarano (28 Km)

Comune di Santa Sofia d'Epiro

Santa Sofia d'Epiro (26 Km)

Comune di San Demetrio Corone

San Demetrio Corone (25 Km)

Comune di Spezzano della Sila

Spezzano della Sila (29 Km)

Comune di Vaccarizzo Albanese

Vaccarizzo Albanese (22 Km)

Comune di Castelsilano

Castelsilano (27 Km)

Comune di Verzino

Verzino (26 Km)

Comune di Mirto

Mirto (221 Km)

Pro Loco Sandemetrese

San Demetrio Corone (25 Km)

Porto Marina Laghi di Sibari

Corigliano Calabro (32 Km)

Porto Corigliano Calabro

Corigliano Calabro (25 Km)

Pro Loco San Pietro in Guarano

San Pietro in Guarano (31 Km)

Comune di Savelli

Savelli (21 Km)

Comune di Umbriatico

Umbriatico (27 Km)

Comune di Caccuri

Caccuri (29 Km)

Comune di San Giorgio Albanese

San Giorgio Albanese (20 Km)

Comune di SCALA COELI

Scala Coeli (24 Km)

Comune di San Cosmo Albanese

San Cosmo Albanese (22 Km)

Comune di Paludi

Paludi (11 Km)

Comune di Luzzi

Luzzi (28 Km)

Comune di Cerenzia

Cerenzia (27 Km)

Comune di Calopezzati

Calopezzati (20 Km)

Comune di Caloveto

Caloveto (14 Km)

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

Acri (20 Km)

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

Bocchigliero (12 Km)

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

Caccuri (28 Km)

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

Calopezzati (21 Km)

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

Caloveto (14 Km)

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

Campana (19 Km)

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

Castelsilano (24 Km)

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

Celico (28 Km)

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

Cerenzia (27 Km)

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

Corigliano Calabro (18 Km)

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

Cropalati (13 Km)

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

Crosia (19 Km)

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

Luzzi (28 Km)

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

Mandatoriccio (19 Km)

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

Mirto (222 Km)

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

Paludi (11 Km)

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

Pietrapaola (18 Km)

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

San Cosmo Albanese (22 Km)

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

San Demetrio Corone (25 Km)

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

San Giorgio Albanese (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Giovanni In Fiore

San Giovanni in Fiore (22 Km)

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

San Pietro in Guarano (28 Km)

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

Santa Sofia d'Epiro (27 Km)

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

Savelli (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Scala Coeli

Scala Coeli (24 Km)

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

Spezzano della Sila (29 Km)

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

Umbriatico (28 Km)

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

Vaccarizzo Albanese (22 Km)

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

Verzino (26 Km)

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Visit Longobucco - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Lorica (23,5Km)Lorica “The Pearl of the Sila”

Lorica (23,5Km)Boat on Lake Arvo: an adventure in the Sila

Lorica (23,5Km)The Paths of Lorica

Lorica (23,5Km)Pedace Itinerary

Lorica (23,5Km)Lake Arvo Itinerary

Lorica (23,5Km)Sila Adventure in Lorica

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