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ALESSANDRIA DEL CARRETTO

THE BEST PLACE TO SMARTWORK

COSENZA

CALABRIA

400 INHABITANTS

27 KM FROM THE SEA

Authentic village from which you can admire a suggestive panorama that extends from Mount Pollino to the Gulf of Taranto.

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The history of the village

The origins of Alessandria del Carretto date back to an ancient parchment of 1193, in which the land on which it stands was transferred to a pre-existing monastery. Initially known as "Torricella", in 1663 it was refounded thanks to the efforts of Prince Alessandro Pignone del Carretto, whose name it bears today, a unique peculiarity in Italy.

From its heights it is possible to admire a suggestive panorama that extends from Mount Pollino to the Gulf of Taranto. Immersed in uncontaminated nature, the village resists as a rare oasis of tranquility, where to take refuge to have peace and return to rediscover flavors of the past. The facades of stone buildings animate the streets of the historic center, where you can see craftsmen dedicated to woodworking alongside young artists, intent on creating colorful murals during the annual festival of the same name.

The vitality of its inhabitants makes it one of the most characteristic villages of the region. Merit that is attributed to the ability to witness, promote and enhance the most ancient and traditional soul of the territory through festivals, events and cultural centers. In such a rich territory, then, could not miss the many food and wine specialties whose aromas and flavors celebrate distant and never forgotten traditions.

ALESSANDRIA DEL CARRETTO

THE BEST PLACE TO SMARTWORK

What you can visit Local services
Naturalistic Museum of the Wolf

The idea of the establishment of the Naturalistic Museum of the wolf in the village of Alessandria del Carreto was motived by a serious episode that occurred on 14 August 1995 for the massacre of a pack of wolves carried out by breeders who transfer their cows to the mountain pastures in the summer on the slopes of Monte Sparviero.

The violent and unprecedented event was reported by the national press for several days and the Pollino Park Authority therefore considered it appropriate to activate the determination to establish a Naturalistic Wolf Museum in Alessandria del Carretto, rightly acknowledging the requests of some Alexandrian citizens.

The Museum is made up of several thematic rooms, with various display cases that act as custodians of the flora and fauna of the Calabro-Lucan Apennines.

Botanical Garden

Lovers of flora cannot fail to visit the Difisella botanical garden. Through a guided tour, it will be possible to admire a great variety of medicinal herbs. An authentic nature reserve that extends for just over two hectares within the Pollino National Park and which allows visitors to enjoy a suggestive panorama and numerous itineraries.

Guido Chidichimo Museum

Dedicated to Professor Guido Chidichimo, a famous heart surgeon of international fame, to whom Alessandria del Carretto was the birthplace. The museum houses a series of scientific testimonies on Italian cardio surgery, the entire Roman study of Chidichimo, as well as his entire library.

Sparviere Mountain

Monte Sparviere rises up to 1714 m. above sea level, fully returning to the highest peaks of the Pollino chain. From its slopes, you can admire a unique landscape throughout Italy, where six of the seven species of maple present in Europe are preserved. There are numerous trekking paths immersed in nature and rest areas with local stone tables.

Madre di Sant'Alessandro Papa e Martire Church

Erected in 1600, following the project of a French architect. It consists of 3 naves. In the brick façade, in the lower part, there is a valuable entrance portal; the left side has a square bell tower and the interior is divided into three naves. In the final part of the central nave, there is the high altar, surmounted by a false barrel vault with frescoes, while the entire main nave is characterized by zinc plates.

Chapels

Chapel of San Rocco, Chapel of San Vincenzo Ferreri, Chapel of San Francesco, Chapel of the Madonna dello Sparviere (Located at an altitude of 1500m immersed in the acereta and greenery of the Pollino National park).

Coworking spaces

There are two coworking spaces in the village:

- coworking space on the first floor of Palazzo Chidichimo

- coworking space inside the municipal library

Both coworking are managed by municipal employees and by the Pro Loco. WIFI is freely available to everyone.

Murals

In the streets of the town there are over 40 murals.

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