Calabria Learning Hub
Resources for your Calabrian adventure.
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23 Fascinating Facts About Calabria
These 23 fascinating facts offer a glimpse into Calabria’s remarkable heritage, from its ancient Greek roots to its unique linguistic and culinary traditions.
These 23 fascinating facts offer a glimpse into Calabria’s remarkable heritage, from its ancient Greek roots to its unique linguistic and culinary traditions.
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Calabrian Dialect
Ready to speak like a Calabrese? Here are eight common phrases in dialect with their English translation.
Ready to speak like a Calabrese? Here are eight common phrases in dialect with their English translation.
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Tradizioni: Tartufo di Pizzo
The pride of Pizzo: a decadent sphere of hazelnut and chocolate gelato, its heart melting with dark chocolate, cloaked in cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts. It is a triumphant finale to any feast!
The pride of Pizzo: a decadent sphere of hazelnut and chocolate gelato, its heart melting with dark chocolate, cloaked in cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts. It is a triumphant finale to any feast!
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The Riace Bronzes
Read about the highest quality Greek bronze statuary to survive from the classical world. They are Calabria’s most illustriuous ambassadors.
Read about the highest quality Greek bronze statuary to survive from the classical world. They are Calabria’s most illustriuous ambassadors.
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Tradizioni: Calabrian Silk
Calabrian silk history spans over a millennium, originating during the Byzantine era and peaking in the 16th century when the region produced nearly 50% of all European silk.
Calabrian silk history spans over a millennium, originating during the Byzantine era and peaking in the 16th century when the region produced nearly 50% of all European silk.
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Tradizioni: the Vancale
Once primarily worn over aprons by local women for traditional events or daily life, the vancale has evolved into a versatile and sophisticated accessory in modern fashion.
Once primarily worn over aprons by local women for traditional events or daily life, the vancale has evolved into a versatile and sophisticated accessory in modern fashion.
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The Queen of Calabrian Flavors
Nduja spaghetti (or pasta con 'nduja) is a quintessential spicy dish from the small hilltop town of Spilinga, in Calabria.
Nduja spaghetti (or pasta con 'nduja) is a quintessential spicy dish from the small hilltop town of Spilinga, in Calabria.
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Calabria's Green Gold
Calabria’s Bergamot, often called "Green Gold," is a unique, highly fragrant citrus fruit that thrives exclusively on a small, protected strip of the Ionian coast, accounting for 90% of global production. The fruit is a vital component in luxury perfumery and Earl Grey tea.
Calabria’s Bergamot, often called "Green Gold," is a unique, highly fragrant citrus fruit that thrives exclusively on a small, protected strip of the Ionian coast, accounting for 90% of global production. The fruit is a vital component in luxury perfumery and Earl Grey tea.
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Coast of the Gods Tours
Join us for an unforgettable journey to Calabria.
By joining our curated tour, you don't just see the sights; you gain a deep, local perspective on a land that has a story to tell and precious experiences to offer.
