Things to do in Grimaldi Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Museum of Sacred Art San Giuseppe is located inside the rooms of the former church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The objects on display belong to the period from the 16th to the 18th century. Most of these were brought from the former Capuchin Convent. The collection includes paintings, sacred silverware but also works in wood.

In the past, the castle was one of the most important buildings in the city. The castle was modified several times, but due to the earthquakes that occurred in 1638 and in 1783 it was destroyed. Since 2008, the castle has been owned by the Municipality.

The civic library offers two days a week the consultation of rare books, ancient manuscripts and archival funds, as well as extensive hours of visit of the rooms and specific rooms reserved for children and boys. In addition, there is also the possibility of interlibrary loans.

It is a passage area for dolphins and stencels, and sea turtles of the Caretta species have also been spotted. Beautiful are the images of the sea daisies, the orange madrepores and the prairies of Posidonia. In addition to the accentuated presence of seagulls, dancers, you can sometimes observe the herons that stand on the rocks. The depths of the Blue Oasis of Isca reach a maximum depth of 25 meters.

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

The Swabian Castle is the symbol of the Calabrian city of Cosenza and is located on the Pancrazio hill. In 1433, it was adapted as a princely residence, to host Louis III of Anjou with his family. The upper floor has a wonderful overview of the Crati Valley, the Sila Mountains, with the various farmhouses, and the pre-Apennines chain.

The Museum of Remembrances in Cosenza is located in the Palazzo Spada, located in Piazza Parrasio. The museum was established mainly to present to the public a collection of intangible assets of tradition and folklore. It was managed by the “Bernardino Telesio” Cultural Association. Today it is one of the most renewed museums in the city of Cosenza and much visited.

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.

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

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

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

The Cathedral of Cosenza, in Calabria, is a beautiful building built between the twelfth and thirteenth century, an interesting Gothic-cestercensi style.In the interior there are beautiful frescoes to be seen.

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.

It was built in the fifteenth century on the ruins of the ancient medieval village. The building is facing east, an expedient to ensure light to the apse both at the rise of the rising sun (Sol Salutis, symbol of salvation) and at sunset (Sol Iustitiae, symbol of universal justice). Following the numerous earthquakes that affected the area underwent various changes that altered its original internal structure. The last earthquake caused the upper walls to collapse. The church, of which only the façade remains and part of the interior, is in stone masonry with irregular view and gray tuff.