Cutura: Discover Archaeology, Churches and Local Cuisine

Cutura is of interest to you if you would like to combine history, religious buildings and regional cuisine in one trip. The area around Cutura has several connections to Torano Castello and its districts: archaeological sites, historic walls, churches, a museum and a local restaurant give your stay different focal points.

Archaeology and Historic Buildings

In the area around Cutura, Località Cozzo La Torre in Torano Castello is designated as an archaeological area with a necropolis and a settlement. Cozzo La Torre is also associated with archaeological remains from several periods across an area of approximately 10 hectares. For travel planning with a historical focus, you can therefore explore different periods of the same place here.

In the area around Cutura, the Porta del Vaglio is a monumental entrance to the historic center of Torano Castello. Also located there are three still-visible arches of the Castello di Torano, the Archi di Santa Barbara, which are associated with a panorama of the neighboring municipalities. The historic center is also home to the Fontana “Acquedotto delle Sorgive Spaccafondo Varcovecchio”, a fountain built in 1911.

The Sant’Antonio Monastery was built in the area around Cutura by Capuchin friars between 1567 and 1568. The monastery includes two churches and an Antonian cloister with remnants of arches. The Antiquarium di Torano Castello is located in an old medieval tower and displays finds from the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Hellenistic period from Cozzo La Torre. Since 1998, the municipal Archaeological Museum of Torano Castello has also been housed in the area around Cutura.

Religious Traditions and Local Life

In the municipality of Torano Castello, in the area around Cutura, the Festa della Madonna dell’Assunta is celebrated every year on August 15 as a religious festival. In Sartano, a district of Torano Castello, the parish of San Domenico is located in Piazza Duomo. Together, these places complement the archaeological themes with religious history and living local tradition.

Cuisine and Regional Products

The Ristorante Pizzeria Bistrot is located in Cutura on Via Nazionale. It offers traditional cuisine, grilled meat and pizza, also available for takeaway. The area of Torano Castello around Cutura is also part of the production area for the Bruzio DOP – Valle Crati extra virgin olive oil. If you like to combine your trip with culinary experiences, you can enjoy both a specific restaurant in Cutura and a protected regional product.

Getting There and Choosing Your Accommodation

To reach the area around Cutura, you should leave the A2 at the Torano exit and then continue in the direction of Torano. Cutura is connected to the town center of Torano Castello by bus service. When choosing a hotel or other accommodation in Cutura, you can take these two transport connections into account in your personal planning, especially if you would like to combine historic places in Torano Castello with the local offerings.

Other Places in the Area

For your further travel planning, you can also include Santa Maria Del Cedro, Sibari, Tortora Marina, Torremezzo Di Falconara, Scalea, Solfara Mare, Palombella and Plataci.

For the overarching travel overview: Cosenza.