FAI Autumn Days: places to visit in Calabria

What are "FAI Days"? A not-to-be-missed opportunity to visit places of art, culture and nature that are usually closed to the public, or unusual, little-known and valued places.

An initiative that the FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) has been developing for years in two annual appointments: the Spring "FAI Days" and the Autumn "FAI Days". 

How are the "FAI Autumn Days" organised and when do they take place?

Animated and promoted by the "FAI Giovani" groups and the volunteers of the foundation's territorial network, the "FAI Days" provide for a series of extraordinary openings and guided tours to discover an exceptional variety of historical, artistic and naturalistic treasures.

The 2024 edition of the "FAI Autumn Days" will be held on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October: from north to south of the peninsula, 700 extraordinary places in 360 cities will be open to the public. The "FAI Autumn Days" are organised as part of the Foundation's "October FAI" fundraising campaign, which runs throughout the month.

What are the places in Calabria taking part in the 2024 "FAI Autumn Days"?

Here is the complete list, which includes historic centres and Historical Houses, churches, museums, art collections, vineyards, village itineraries and nature trails:

• Cropani (CZ): visit to the historic centre and Villa Albani
• Longobucco (CS): Mother Church, Sila Craft Museum (Brigandage Section), "Eugenio Celestino" Broom, Wool and Silk Museum
• Spezzano della Sila (CZ): visit to the ‘’Giants of Sila‘’ Nature Reserve
• Scandale (KR): visit to the historical centre
• Campo Calabro (RC): Poggio Pignatelli
• Sant'Agata del Bianco (RC): visit to the historic centre and the Saverio Strati Murals
• Francavilla Angitola (VV): guided tour of the Benvenuto Wineries and trekking on the Devil's Path