Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino · Riviera dei Cedri
Fuscaldo
A town of the Middle Tyrrhenian Cosentino area known for its stonemasons’ portals, among the stream valleys.
Fuscaldo is a town of about 7,900 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza. Its old core sits at 350 m above the sea, between the Maddalena and Mercaudo stream valleys, on the western slopes of the Coastal Range.
Geography
The municipality includes the hilltop village and Marina di Fuscaldo, on the coast.
History
The mother church, dedicated to St James the Greater, already existed in 1166. From 1496 to 1806 the fief was held by the Spinelli dynasty.
What to see
The old centre is famous for the stone portals carved by local stonemasons. The Church of the Immacolata has a 35-metre bell tower with twelve tuff columns and Corinthian capitals; the mother church of San Giacomo preserves frescoes by local masters.
Getting there
By car via the A2 “del Mediterraneo” motorway; by train on the Tyrrhenian railway line; the nearest airport is Lamezia Terme.
Places
What to see around here.
Itineraries through here
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3 daysTowns & historyTowns & history
Three days among old towns, castles and the only Occitan language island in southern Italy.
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2 daysWellness & spaWellness & spa
Two days among thermal waters, marina and towns of the Middle Tyrrhenian Cosentino area.
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3 daysSea & beachesThree days by the sea
Three days along the Tyrrhenian coast: islands, rock arches and beaches from north to south.
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4 daysTowns & historyFour days among old towns
Four days among castles, Norman towns, sacred art and the Occitan language island.
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3 daysGrand tourFlavours and traditions
Three days among citron, old towns and harbour: a journey through the flavours of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast.
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Frequently asked questions
- For its fine stone portals, the work of the local stonemason tradition.
- In the Middle Tyrrhenian Cosentino area, with the village at 350 m above the sea and the Marina on the coast.
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