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 Introduction
The town's name and its history are tied to Giacchino da Fiore. He was the founder of the “Florens Order of the Capuchin”, which started with the construction of the church. The town grew and developed around this organization.
Crafts are an important element of the town. The Goldsmith trade is legendary here. Woven works such as bedspreads, trousers, and other materials are also created here. This tradition of hand crafts has evaporated over time, but is an intricate part of the society and is making a comeback with the requests by tourists. Poet Rina Ferrarelli is from the town and in the poem “My Hometown” describes her nostalgia for her hometown and her pride in her roots.
Arrival Plane
Airport Lamezia Terme is the major airport of the region. It's just 30 Km from the centre of the city, about 20 minutes by car, and 40 by train. It is an international airport with many flights to and from America, Australia and the whole of Europe.
Train
The closest stations are in Cosenza and Crotone. From here, travelers may rent a car and follow the signs on the Autostrada A-3 to the town.
Car
From the Autostrada A-3, (Turnpike) Salerno-Reggio Calabria, take the exit Cosenza North, then follow the SS-107 (State Highway 107) in direction Sila-Crotone, until you reach San Giovanni in Fiore (about 35 Km).
From the East coast, arriving in Crotone, take the SS-107 (State Highway 107) in direction Sila-Cosenza, until you reach San Giovanni in Fiore (about 35 Km).
From the West coast, Arriving in Paola, take the SS-107 (State Highway 107) in direction Cosenza-Sila-Crotone, until you reach San Giovanni in Fiore (about 55-60 Km).
Bus
The Buslines Ferrovie della Calabria and Ias-Scura service the area and offer frequent runs from Cosenza to San Giovanni in Fiore.
History and Culture
Today San Giovanni is an active town with handicrafts and traditional folklore. Filled with monuments from throughout the ages, the town is a place of culture and learning.
Churches and Museums
The Abbazia Florense is the town's oldest monument and reason for being. The story of San Giovanni in Fiore revolves around this church. Several areas of the church have been re-built, but the structure of the abbazzia shows the elements of architectural origin of the entrance and some walls. The church has a nave with its many chapels. The present Presbyterian chorus which was built in 1685 is a work of art. In the lower level under the church you can find a crypt. The crypt features the remains of Giacchino Abbate, the founder of the Florense Order.
Museo Demologico
The museum covers the economy and social history of the town. Instituted in 1984, its documents go back to the second half of the 700s till the first half of the 900s. Tools and photos of the area are also on display.
Historical buildings and Monuments
To crown one the streets that lead to the Abbey Square, is the medieval gothic Norman Arch. From all the arch's that were built on all the streets that lead to the abbey, it is the only one left. They probably where used as borderlines and entrances of the original township.
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San Giovanni in Fiore Travel Guide
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