Located within the Calabria region of southern Italy is the city of Cosenza. The city is situated at the meeting of two rivers, Crathis and Busento, creating an idyllic destination to explore. The old town has incredible architecture to explore, such as the famous Hohenstaufen Castle originally built around the year 1 or the famous cathedral which has received world heritage site status. Hiring a car in Cosenza allows you to discover the many towns along the nearby 367 mile coastline. The beach resort San Lucido is a short drive from Cosenza which has plenty restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy.
There is plenty to explore in Cosenza, the most popular of which is the Cathedral. Built in the 11th century, the cathedral has been destroyed by earthquakes and has gone through many transformations and changes. Now it is one of Cosenza's most famous buildings, with an interesting mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. If you choose to hire a car in Cosenza you can easily visit the Castle of Cosenza which is located on the top of Pancrazio hill. The castle offers some of the greatest views over the town and the surrounding mountains allowing you to appreciate the pure beauty of Cosenza.