Rione Mpalalaterra

Rione Mpalalaterra is a neighborhood in Tortora, Province of Cosenza, Calabria. Rione Mpalalaterra is situated nearby to the locality San Leonardo, as well as near the village Aieta.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Blanda.

Blanda

Archaeological site

Photo: Francesco Stuppello, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Blanda, and later Blanda Julia, was an ancient city of Lucania now located at Palecastro di Tortora, Province of Cosenza, Italy. It was mentioned by Ptolemy among the inland towns of that province; but placed both by Pliny and Mela on or near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Blanda is situated 2½ km southwest of Rione Mpalalaterra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castrocucco and Praia a Mare.

Castrocucco

Suburb

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Castrocucco is a suburb, which is situated 3½ km west of Rione Mpalalaterra.

Praia a Mare

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Praia a Mare is an undiscovered pearl in the Calabria region of Italy, the perfect place for travellers looking for a place off the beaten track. This village of 5000 people stands in front of Dino island, surrounded by the stunning Policastro gulf.