Corigliano Calabro
| Corigliano Calabro | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Città di Corigliano Calabro | |
|
Panorama of Corigliano Calabro | |
  Corigliano Calabro Location of Corigliano Calabro in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′N 16°31′E / 39.600°N 16.517°ECoordinates: 39°36′N 16°31′E / 39.600°N 16.517°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Frazioni | Apollinara, Baraccone, Cantinella, Costa, Fabrizio Grande, Fabrizio Piccolo, Piana Caruso, San Nico, Scalo, Schiavonea, Simonetti, Thurio, Torricella, Villaggio Frassa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Geraci |
| Area | |
| • Total | 196 km2 (76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2010) | |
| • Total | 40,500 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Coriglianesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87064 |
| Dialing code | 0983 |
| Patron saint | Saint Francis of Paola |
| Saint day | April 25 |
| Website | comune.coriglianocalabro.cs.it |
Corigliano Calabro is a comune and town located in the province of Cosenza, 26 miles (42 km) northeast of the city of Cosenza, in Calabria, southern Italy.
Situation
It is situated near the mouth of a river of the same name, and contains an aqueduct. On an eminence overlooking the town is a feudal castle with massive towers and a deep trench. In the comune are the ruins of the ancient city of Thurii. Nearby is the site of the ancient city of Sybaris.
History
In 1879, it had a population of about 13,000. It had five churches, six convents, and a few public buildings. Licorice was made on a large scale, and there was a considerable trade in timber, wine, oranges, lemons, and olives.
Personalities
It is the birthplace : of footballer Gennaro Gattuso ; Francesco Serra, father of Brazilian politician José Serra; Costantino Mortati Italian constitutionalist ; Vincenzo Tieri , journalist, writer, playwright, and the son Aroldo Tieri , actor.
Notes
References
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Riple, George; Dana, Charles A., eds. (1879). "Corigliano". The American Cyclopædia.
External links
Media related to Corigliano Calabro at Wikimedia Commons- Municipality official website (in Italian)
- Hotel a Corigliano Calabro, Italia (in Italian)