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Things to see in Cosenza (Italy): 15 places and when to go
Cosenza is a town in Italy, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (6), Nature (4), Mountains (4). The best known are Cathedral of Cosenza, Santuario di San Francesco di Paola and San Francesco di Paola Bridge. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 39.2892, 16.2622
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (6) · Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Temples (2) · Hiking (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 228 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Curcio, at 1,768 m.
What to see in Cosenza
The places in and around Cosenza, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cathedral of CosenzaChurch building in Cosenza, Italy175 m
- Santuario di San Francesco di PaolaBuilding in Paola, Italy21 km
- San Francesco di Paola BridgeBridge1.0 km
- Normanno-Svevo CastleNorman fortress in Cosenza, Italy493 m
- Monte CurcioMountain in Italy14 km
- Monte LutaMountain in Cosenza, Italy15 km
- Monte ScuroMountain in Italy12 km
- Museo all'aperto BilottiContemporary art gallery in Cosenza1.2 km
- Museum of Brettii and EnotriItalian museum173 m
- Riserva naturale Tasso Camigliatello SilanoProtected area in Italy (EUAP0052)15 km
- La Nave della SilaMuseum18 km
- Museo Archeologico della città di PaolaMuseum18 km
- Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e NovecentoMuseum8.3 km
- Raccolta BarraccoMuseum19 km
- Rifugio Casello MargheritaMountains · Hiking11 km
When to go to Cosenza
The best time to visit Cosenza is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:45
- JulPossible14:30
- AugPossible13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cosenza
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 228 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Pietro in Amantea7 places22 km
- Bisignano6 places25 km
- Soveria Mannelli7 places25 km
- Cetraro5 places38 km
- San Giovanni in Fiore17 places38 km
- Corigliano-Rossano13 places45 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cosenza?
The best known: Cathedral of Cosenza, Santuario di San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola Bridge, Normanno-Svevo Castle, Monte Curcio. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cosenza?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Cosenza?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 228 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cosenza as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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