What to do in Cosenza when it rains

Have you planned a trip to Cosenza but found bad weather? Don't worry! Follow our advice and discover what to do in Cosenza when it rains and the best places to visit.

The 'City of Bruzi' never ceases to enchant, even in the rain: there are many museums, places of art, culture, entertainment and good food to enjoy indoors.

What to do in Cosenza when it rains? Here is a list of activities...

Among the indoor places offering the most activities and things to do in Cosenza when it rains, there are certainly the city's museums: many, of different kinds and for all tastes. Starting with the more traditional museums, dedicated to the ancient history of the city, and moving on to interactive exhibition rooms equipped with virtual and 3D technology, not to mention the avant-garde and contemporary venues, which are also well-maintained and curated. You'll be spoilt for choice!

• Archaeological Museum of the Brettii and Enotri, inside the Monumental Complex of St. Augustine
• National Gallery of Palazzo Arnone
• Diocesan Museum
• Villa Rendano and multimedia tour Cosentia Itinera
• BoCs Art Museum, inside the Monumental Complex of St. Dominic  
• Comic Strip Museum

Discovering the rich programme of events at the Alfonso Rendano Theatre, in the historic centre of the city, is one of the things to do in Cosenza when it rains or if you want to spend an evening enjoying beauty and art. Dedicated to the Cosenza pianist Alfonso Rendano, inventor of the third piano pedal and one of Calabria's greatest composers, the city theatre, with its neoclassical and eclectic elegance, shelters from the rain with its large portico with pillars and welcomes the public in an atmosphere of times gone by. The season is rich and lasts until late spring, satisfying all tastes.

If, on the other hand, you don't love theatre but are still wondering what to do in Cosenza when it rains, perhaps in the evening, you can choose one of the city's historic cinemas, both in the centre and on the outskirts, such as the alternative Cinema San Nicola; or small spaces adapted for events, performances and screenings such as the Cineteatro Universal, in the heart of Cosenza Vecchia, with an old printing press still in operation upstairs.

The city's food and wine scene is rich, satisfying all palates, and is one of those indulgences you're happy to give in to when it's raining and cold outside. If one of the things to do in Cosenza when it rains is definitely a nice traditional lunch, the historic centre is the right place to sample traditional dishes and recipes. Any recommendations? The Cosenza dish par excellence is patate 'mbacchiùse: delicious Sila PGI Potatoes fried and creamed over a low heat, which melt in the mouth and are accompanied by Tropea PGI Red Onion and, if desired, classic Calabrian peppers or mushrooms from the Sila woods.

Another mountain product not to be missed is Caciocavallo Silano DPO cheese, served melted on a hot plate. Enjoying it piping hot on a slice of homemade bread is one of the things to do in Cosenza when it's raining and cold, accompanied by a glass of excellent Terre di Cosenza DCO wine. Coffee and typical dessert? Be sure to try it in one of the two Historic Places of Italy in Calabria: the elegant Caffè Renzelli. Sitting at its legendary tables with a hot drink is definitely one of the things to do in Cosenza when it rains.