Cosenza: Via del Santuario

The landscape around Cosenza is formed by the valleys of the Crati and Busento rivers beneath the Sila uplands, which have shaped both the city’s layout and its local economy. The historic core climbs the hill above their confluence, a dense quarter of lanes and stone buildings watched over by the Norman-Swabian Castle. Below, the 12th-century Cosenza Cathedral anchors Piazza Duomo and preserves the city’s medieval civic focus. Corso Mazzini leads through the newer centre and doubles as the MAB, an open-air contemporary-art museum with works displayed along the street. Cosenza brings Calabria’s mountain country and long-settled river plain into close proximity. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Calabria.

Calabria stretches from the Tyrrhenian coast to the Ionian shore, encompassing the rugged southern Apennines and long Mediterranean beaches. At Italy’s southern tip, the region is separated from Sicily by the Strait of Messina, while the wooded Sila plateau and Aspromonte massif give its interior a markedly different character from the coast. Ancient Greek colonies once flourished here, and the Riace Bronzes—two celebrated fifth-century BC Greek statues—are displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria. Bergamot cultivation around Reggio Calabria and spicy ’nduja from Spilinga are enduring local signatures. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Calabria.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.