Civita

Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia

Albanian settlers arrived in the late 15th century, and their descendants still keep the Arbëreshë language, religious rite and traditional dress. The village stands on a plateau above the gorges of the Raganello, inside the Pollino National Park, and serves as a gateway to the park for visitors from the south.

Highlights

The Ponte del Diavolo over the Raganello
The Raganello gorges nature reserve (IT)
The Arbëreshë Ethnic Museum
The church with Byzantine mosaics and a precious icon

Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.

Population: 788

Events through the year

Feast of Saint Blaise Religious · 11 February
Vallje Historical · Tuesday after EasterArbëreshë dances in costume celebrating Skanderbeg's victories
Kaminezit e Maj Seasonal · 1 to 3 MayMastic bonfires around the village with improvised satirical verses

Dates follow the traditional patterns described on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage: check locally before you travel.

Based on Wikipedia (Civita (Italia)) (CC BY-SA).

Specialities of Calabria

Typical of the region rather than of this village.

'NdujaCured meatVery spicy spreadable pork sauce, good on crostini
Soppressata calabrese (IT)Cured meat
Pasta ca muddica e aliciDishSpaghetti with anchovies, oil and toasted breadcrumbs
FilejaBread and pastaHomemade pasta shaped round a knitting iron, with goat or pork ragù
Pasta 'ncasciataDishPasta with meat ragù, eggs and cheese, baked between fried aubergines
StroncaturaBread and pasta