Soveria Mannelli

Nestled in the Reventino landscape (at the foot of the Sila Piccola), the village of Soveria Mannelli is rich in springs and paths traced by waterways and... Calabrian literature. Yes, because thanks to the presence of the historic Rubbettino publishing house, one of the most important in the region, Soveria Mannelli boasts a veritable Path of Stories: a 13 km circular route, where each stage features a story/encounter with local characters and legends, ending with a visit to the Rubbettino Museum, which offers the opportunity to learn about the history of books in Calabria: from the processing of raw materials to printing and binding, with conferences, seminars and festivals. The other important Corporate Museum based in Soveria Mannelli is that of Lanificio Leo: a historic family-run Calabrian textile company, focused on the processing of wool and high-quality yarns for the fashion market, aimed at research and experimentation.

Among the historic buildings to see while strolling through Soveria Mannelli are the Church of St. John the Baptist, with its precious altar, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel and the small Church of Our Lady of the Abandoned, a little gem. In Piazza dei Mille, the Monument to Garibaldi, a white marble obelisk, commemorates the historic disarmament of the Bourbon army that took place in Soveria Mannelli on 30 August 1860.