Aiello Calabro

Aiello Calabro dates back to the Greek times. The most important period of its history was the Norman period  when it was one of the most fortified strongholds in the kingdom and most of its defence are still visible today, including the 15th century castle.

The small town is located in the hinterland of the Tyrrhenian province of Cosenza. On its territory are evident marks of the presence of different dominations - Roman, Greek, Saracen, Byzantine - that occupied the country in different periods. Only with the arrival of the Normans (1059/1193) we have the first written documentation. Norman rule was followed by the Swabians (1194/1250) which brought the country to progress and social welfare. 

Painful, were, however, the consequences of the advent of the Angevins, especially for the poorer classes, hit hard by the sharp increase of tariffs and taxes. In 1905 a severe earthquake struck the town. Following the reconstruction in 1928 the town was renamed  Aiello Calabro. 

Today, its ancient origins are visible in its urban layout and architecture of the town.

Point Of Interest : Remains of the 15th century castle

Particularly striking are the cliff, the remains of the castle overlooking the main village and the lush natural surroundings.. 

Palazzo Cybo-Malaspina (16th, 17th century)
Palazzo Viola - Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with Renaissance portal and and 18th century Barouque works inside
The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie with 16th century structures and altar -
The Church of San Giuliano with medieval apse.

Local Specialty : Spicey 'soppressata"

Where to eat :

Agriturismo la pineta
Chiarello Raffaele Cucina Agrituristica Pizzeria
Contrada Calendola - 87031 Aiello Calabro
e mail: agriturismolapineta at live.it

Trattoria pizzeria
Da Angelo & Claudio
Via Lavatoio 6 - 87031 Aiello Calabro

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