The presence of human settlements in the territory of Amantea is already attested in the prehistoric and protohistoric eras (Stentinello finds ceramic and obsidian works from the Aeolian Islands). The recent discovery of a shrine from 6th Century BCE has led to many interesting finds - evidence of the appropriation of Greek settlers in the area of Campora San Giovanni in the archaic period.
The Museum of the Present is set in the modern city, with eight exhibition halls which unfold over an area of 2500 square meters (27,000 square feet). The museum houses exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, photography exhibitions, film presentations, conferences and book presentations. The rooms are on two levels: the ground floor room houses an internet café in Tokyo, while upstairs you'll find the Laboratory of Thoughts and the Belvedere of the Arts and Sciences.
This space is used for different types of activities, both recreational and business. The flexible structure allows it to accomodate any type of event.
In the small town of Paola, surrounded by rich vegetation lies a sanctuary built in the memory of a patron saint San Francesco da Paola. The saint spent his life in Paola and later when he died in the 15th century his followers carved a sanctuary in his name out of bare rocks. Over the years, this sanctuary has become a major pilgrimage centre attracting many tourists every year.
This movie house became one of Italy's first multiplexes in 1982 with the inclusion of its two viewing halls each seating 150 people. The cinema that stands today has an additional Garden Room which along with the two original rooms now holds an audience of 1236. Spacious and well equipped, its reels today include a selection of the latest Italian movies as well as the newest offering from Hollywood. So if looking to catch the latest blockbuster or a classic Italian flick while on holiday, book seats at the Cinema Garden in Rende.
This museum was created with the dual aim of celebrating the works of Silvio Vigliaturo, excellent local artist in the art of glass, and offer modern art to be enjoyed. It is housed in an 18th-century palace containing 30 rooms and 279 square meters (3000 square feet) of space for exhibitions.
The National Library of Cosenza is housed in an important building from the end of the 19th Century; the building itself was actually used as a Catholic church until 1985. It now hosts an impressive collection of treasures, including books, newspapers and videos. It also occasionally hosts exhibitions, panel discussions and conferences.
In the small town of Paola, surrounded by rich vegetation lies a sanctuary built in the memory of a patron saint San Francesco da Paola. The saint spent his life in Paola and later when he died in the 15th century his followers carved a sanctuary in his name out of bare rocks. Over the years, this sanctuary has become a major pilgrimage centre attracting many tourists every year.