Experience in Cosenza, Italy by Morena Francesca

What is it like to live in Cosenza? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Cosenza is not a very big city, but is full of beautiful things that you can see. I recommend this city, because is rich of culture and story. In fact it is called "Athens of Calabria".
This is also the perfect city for the university life.

How much does it cost to live in Cosenza?

Cosenza is not a very expensive city. For example you can find a single room in a new and comfortable apartment for 200 euros for month (but also less if you decide to rent a room far from the university).

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Cosenza? Is there any advice you can give?

It is very easy to find an accommodation in Cosenza. There are a lot of rental announcements at the university and you can find a room in one day. I recommend to find an apartment in the zone "Quattromiglia" or "Borromeo", that are the zone where usually the students live. In these two zones you can find a lot of supermarkets, pub, restaurant, pizzerie, and everything you need. Facebook groups can also help you to look for an house.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is very good. My favorite dishes are pizza and costolette d’agnello alla cosentina. There are also a lot of typical sweets food, like Turdiddri, Pitta ‘mpigliata and so on.

What places would you recommend visiting in Cosenza?

I would like to recommend you to visit the following places:
Museo Bilotti, Cathedral, Castello Normanno-Svevo, Old town, Villa vecchia, Corso Mazzini.

Is it good to eat out in Cosenza? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

It is very good and cheap to eat out in this city. There are a lot of restaurants and pizzerie that you can try.

Is the nightlife good in Cosenza? Where is good to go?

The nightlife in Cosenza is nice. You can go out in Borromeo, that is full of nice pubs or you can go in some disco.

What advice would you give future students heading to Cosenza?

Cosenza is the perfect city for students. The university is very good and people try always to help you. There are a lot of activities organized by the university. For example there is a racing department (named Unical Reparto Corse) where every year the students make a racing car to partecipate in different competitions. This organization is amazing and if you are studying engineering I think that is a good opportunities for your future.