Fiumefreddo Bruzio (Calabrian: Jiumifriddu) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. In 2005, Fiumefreddo Bruzio was awarded as one of the Borghi più belli d'italia (lit. one of the most beautiful villages in Italy).
Fiumefreddo Bruzio | |
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Comune di Fiumefreddo Bruzio | |
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Coordinates: 39°14′N 16°4′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Cosenza (CS) |
Frazioni | Stazione, Regio, Scaro, San Biase, Badia, Cariglio, Cutura, Destro, Centro Storico |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fortunato Rosario Barone |
Area | |
• Total | 32.06 km2 (12.38 sq mi) |
Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
Population (31 December 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 2,944 |
• Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Fiumefreddesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 87030 |
Dialing code | 0982 |
Patron saint | Immaculate Conception |
Website | Official website |
Fiumefreddo Bruzio is located on the coast of Tyrrhenian Sea, in the south of the province of Cosenza. It borders with Falconara Albanese (North) and Longobardi (South).
The town covers a surface of about 30 square kilometers (11.58 square miles). Even though the territory is predominantly hilly, it is characterized by a strong morphological variety, in fact, starting from sea level, the altitude grows up to 1541m on the peak of Monte Cocuzzo, the highest mountain on the coastline.
The local gastronomy, as like as the gastronomy of southern Italy, is characterized by simple dishes, but very spicy (hot peppers, parsley, basil, rosemary, garlic and onions are the most used spices). The dishes that better represent the cuisine of Fiumefreddo Bruzio are mainly two: the Filiciata and the Frittata di patate.
The Filiciata is a soft cheese, placed in layers of ferns. It was usually served during the Assunzione di Maria Vergine holiday (Ferragosto) on August 15.
The Frittata di patate is a sort of fried omelette (even though it has the shape of a cake) made with potatoes from local farms. Even though it is called frittata (omelette), eggs are not needed to make it.
Among the other dishes of the province of Cosenza there are Cuddrurieddri, grispeddre, calabrian eggplant meatballs, stuffed alices ad many more.
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