A Trip to the Territory of Catanzaro in Calabria with Undiscovered Italy Tours

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A Trip to the Territory of Catanzaro in Calabria with Undiscovered Italy Tours

The fourth edition of the Undiscovered Italy Tours created by Daniela Corti Events took place between 19 to 22 July in the province of Catanzaro in Calabria with a selection of travel bloggers and specialized journalists. It was made possible with the patronage of Enit, partnership with the Camera di Commercio di Catanzaro and with the support of the Municipality and Proloco of Tiriolo, and the Associazione 3T. Amarelli, the factory of licorice also gave support for the gadgets. The local media coverage was provided by LaC TV and LaC News24. Lastly, also the collaboration of Antoior Travel Agency.

Ponte Bisantis of Catanzaro

Catanzaro is the capital of the Calabria region in southern Italy. It is known as the City of the Two Seas because of its location on the isthmus of Catanzaro, separating the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts at 35 kilometers long, which is also Italy's narrowest point. It has ancient origins and certain theories traces it to an ancient Greek colony that later became Scolacium. Catanzaro is also known as the city of three v's which refer to the three distinct features of the city namely Vitaliano, the patron saint; vento (wind) because of the strong winds from the Ionian Sea and La Sila; and velluto (velvet) because of its importance in the manufacturing of silk since the Byzantime times.

Basilicata dell'Immacolata in Catanzaro

Tomba Brettia in Tiriolo

"The territory of Catanzaro can rightly be defined as one of the richest in the world in terms of tourism opportunities and cultural heritage. It offers a number of excellent locations for any type of event, and I am really pleased to have shown a summary of them to such qualified professionals. A special thanks from me goes to the Chamber of Commerce of Catanzaro and to the President Daniele Rossi, for his efforts in favor of the incoming in Calabria, which is bearing so much fruit," states Daniela Corti, event planner and professional wedding planner.

Panther sculpture of Nuccio Loreti

Changing cabins on the beach of Soverato

It had been a comprehensive tour of locations suitable for the celebration of weddings or the organization of events, as well as restaurants, museums, a winery, and a silk producer.

Here is a thematic chronicle of the places visited.

Borgo del Convento (Petrizzi)
A 15th-century monastery set on the hills by the Ionian sea. It is an iconic piece of Italian history, protected as an artistic and cultural heritage, making it a fascinating hotel and location for weddings, events and parties. The property is composed of 300 square meters of outdoor hall, large internal rooms, one hectare of gardens, two churches and a chapel, and 16 rooms.

Lento Winery (Amato)
The Lento family has linked its name to the wine and the history of the Lamezia DOC, dedicating themselves to the business with passion and commitment that have been renewed for four generations. In the estate surrounded by vineyards, guided tours and tastings, wedding receptions, conferences, and social events can be organized.

Mulinum (San Floro)
This Calabrian farm was born from the dream of giving life to a complete and controlled wheat supply chain in every step, which starts from the organic cultivation of local seed varieties to get to the production of wholemeal stone-ground flours. Subsequently the flours are transformed into bread according to ancient recipes and with the use of mother yeast, with the finalization to sweet and savory baked goods.

Nido di Seta (San Floro)
A farm dedicated to the production of silk. A group of young Calabrians committed themselves to protecting the environment and the landscape, taking up the ancient chain of growing mulberry trees. An eco-experiential path sets out in the heart of an adult pine forest where the landscape and nature challenge the visitor's eye. At the end is an educational farm specific to the production of silk, from silkworms to the finished product.

Osteria Il Frantoio (Soverato)
The restaurant is immersed in the ancient village of Soverato Superiore which is housed in the premises of a finely restored ancient oil mill. It has rustic-chic interiors that welcome about thirty people in a romantic and familiar atmosphere with the huge millstone and the mighty press that surround the furniture. The kitchen revisits traditional dishes by offering them in a contemporary key which is accompanied by a selection of 300 labels in the cellar.

Mediterranean Biodiversity Park (Catanzaro)
Originally known as the park of the Scuola Agraria (Agricultural School), it is located in the municipality of Catanzaro and is dedicated to the flora and fauna typical of the Mediterranean area. The botanical garden presents innumerable versions of plants and shrubs characteristic of the Mediterranean climate zone which is directly managed by the agricultural school located inside the park.

Swing Restaurant (Soverato)
A restaurant that specializes in fish offering a modern cuisine based on typical local products. The menu has unique flavors thanks to the constant search for the perfect taste which is obtained from the combination of different fresh ingredients with the correct preparation method, and adding a pinch of originality to each dish.

Tenuta delle Grazie (Curinga)
Surrounded by olive groves, an manicured gardens, it boasts a calm and serene atmosphere, softened by the green meadows and vegetation of the area. The old mill, the stone farmhouse, and the ancient water channel immediately transport the guests into the past. The chef, through the elaboration of his dishes, offers typical menus of Calabrian cuisine revisited in a modern key.

Exhibition of Popular Musical Instruments (Tiriolo)
Set up in the suggestive Scala Coeli Church, it represents a fascinating journey through the history and culture of Calabria through musical instruments. There are the bagpipes, the Calabrian lira, the flutes, the tambourines which together with the accordion and bass are the instruments of the riggitana tarantella.

Costume Museum (Tiriolo)
Housed in a wing of an elegant building built in the 1930s. It is proposed as a research and study center of the ethnographic heritage and the historical evolution of Calabrian popular clothing. The exhibition itinerary allows you to appreciate as many as 35 typical dresses of the Calabrian tradition, some resulting from research and recovery, others copies of models faithful to the originals.

Silk Museum (San Floro)
Set up in the Caracciolo Castle, it houses the relics of the Calabrian silk history: period costumes, damasks, damask sacred vestments, contemporary raw silk artifacts. A section is dedicated to mulberry, silkworm and natural fibers. One area is reserved for natural dyes while another contains the textile laboratory and the display of the color samples.

Pieta by Antonio Gagini (Soverato)
The piece is kept in the church of Maria Santissima Addolorata, dating back to 1521. It is in white Carrarese marble and depicts the Virgin with the dead Christ in her womb. It bears in the face of the Madonna the signs of a profound, very human pain, very far from the model of Michelangelo's Pietà. Serena is instead the death of Christ.

The success of Daniela Corti Events is based on a specific international training starting from the achievement of the CWEP ( Certified Wedding & Event Professional) and UNI PdR 61: 2019 certification, which then improved year after year becoming the reference point for professionals in the sector as well. Her experience in creating luxury events with international partners makes her the most renowned event planner who is able to guide companies towards success and increase their visibility and brand identity. Excellence is the element that guides the search for exclusive locations, while the constant propensity for beauty is found in every detail, from the floral decorations to the choice of professionals and suppliers that allow you to create the perfect harmony for the reproduction of the "dream of a lifetime ".