Blanda

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.

Photo: Francesco Stuppello, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Type: Archaeological site
Description: ancient city
Also known as: “Blanda (city)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Praja-Ajeta-Tortora railway station and Serra di Castrocucco.

Praja-Ajeta-Tortora railway station

Railway station

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Praja-Ajeta-Tortora railway station is situated 3 km south of Blanda.

Serra di Castrocucco

Peak

Serra di Castrocucco is a mountain of Basilicata, southern Italy. Serra di Castrocucco is situated 3½ km northwest of Blanda.

Sacro Cuore di Gesù

Church

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Sacro Cuore di Gesù is a church, which is situated 3½ km south of Blanda.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castrocucco and Praia a Mare.

Castrocucco

Suburb

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Castrocucco is a suburb.

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.