Rogliano

The "Town of 12 Churches" and good bread

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Regione Calabria

Rogliano, in the province of Cosenza, is the largest urban centre in the Savuto Valley. Known as the "Town of 12 Churches", it lost much of its historical heritage during the earthquake of 1638.

Rogliano is famous for its fragrant homemade bread, one of the most popular local products.

Rogliano bread is a product that embodies the local identity, expressing better than any other the ancient bond with the land and the familiar gestures of the community. In ancient times, it was baked in communal ovens, while today it is a renowned product, particularly that from the Cuti district, which together with Serra, Spani, Donnanni and Forche forms the historic centre of Rogliano.

Here you will find some valuable buildings and monuments that were built after the earthquake or escaped it, including the façade of the Cathedral of SS. Pietro e Paolo (1717); the Church of Santa Maria delle Croci; the former Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Santo Spirito, now home to the San Giuseppe Museum of Sacred Art; and several smaller churches scattered throughout the district.

Other places of interest include Palazzo Morelli, which was first a Bourbon residence and then a Garibaldi residence, Palazzo Ricciulli and Palazzo del Municipio (a former Dominican convent), near the Villa Comunale.


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