6-Hour Byzantine and Norman Tour of Cosenza and Rende

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Cosenza's Open Air Museum with works by Dalì, Cascella, De Chirico, Manzù, Modigliani, Rotella, and others
• 02 Walk through Cosenza Vecchia, including Piazza dei Bruzi, Piazza Valdesi, Corso Telesio, and Piazza Grande
• 03 Explore the Complex of the Church of San Domenico, the Cathedral, the Rendano Theater, and the Swabian-Norman Castle
• 04 Enjoy lunch based on typical dishes at the confluence of two rivers
• 05 Discover Rende's Norman Castle, Church of the Rosary, Sanctuary of the Madonna di Costantinopoli, and Zagarese Palace

Explore Cosenza, "the little Athens of Calabria", and Rende, the beautiful inland center of the Enotrii, on this guided tour through Byzantine and Norman heritage. In Cosenza, discover the Open Air Museum, the medieval village, the Complex of the Church of San Domenico, the Cathedral, and the Swabian-Norman Castle. Enjoy lunch based on typical dishes at the confluence of two rivers before continuing to Rende to visit the Norman Castle, the Church of the Rosary, the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Costantinopoli, and Zagarese Palace (Civic Museum).

From Corso Mazzini, cross the MAB and see the Open Air Museum, which includes works by Dalì, Cascella, De Chirico, Manzù, Modigliani, Rotella, and others.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cosenza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Byzantine and Norman Heritage in Cosenza and Rende

• From Corso Mazzini, cross the MAB and see the Open Air Museum, which includes works by Dalì, Cascella, De Chirico, Manzù, Modigliani, Rotella, and others.
• Walk through Piazza dei Bruzi, Cosenza Vecchia, the medieval village, Piazza Valdesi, Corso Telesio, and Piazza Grande.
• Visit the Complex of the Church of San Domenico, the Cathedral, the Rendano Theater, and the Swabian-Norman Castle.
• At the confluence of two rivers, enjoy lunch based on typical dishes.
• Explore the highlights of Rende, such as the Norman Castle, the Church of the Rosary, the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Costantinopoli, and Zagarese Palace (Civic Museum).

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Visit Cosenza with a local guide
• Entrance and visit to the Complex of San Domenico and the Cathedral of Cosenza
• Lunch in a restaurant based on typical products
• Souvenir parchment

What's Not Included

• Transfers
• Drinks
• Anything not specified

Know before you go

• Private transfer A/R from the Cosenza area
• 2-3 = EUR135.00 per person
• 4-7 = EUR175.00 per person
• Private transfer A/R from the Lamezia/Catanzaro area
• 2-3 = EUR339.00 per person
• 4-7 = EUR419.00 per person
• Private transfer A/R from the Vibo, Tropea-Costa degli Dei area
• 2-3 = EUR499.00 per person
• 4-7 = EUR599.00 per person

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

87036 Rende, Province of Cosenza, Italy

Tour start

87036 Rende, Province of Cosenza, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.