Terranova da Sibari (Calabrian: ) is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is located on a hill between the river Crati and the last stretches of the Sila Mountains, at some from the Ionian Sea. Refugees from the ancient city of Thurii founded Terranova after the destruction of their city in the war against Croton.

Once known as Terranova del Vallo and Terranova di Calabria Citra, it received the current name after the unification of Italy, referring to the ancient cities of Thurii and Sybaris.

Terranova da Sibari

The main attractions include the feudal castle, the Torre Acquanova fountain and six medieval-Baroque churches.

Terranova da Sibari

International relations

Terranova da Sibari is twinned with: Avellaneda, Argentina

Terranova da Sibari

Notable people

Pope Telesphorus (2nd century Pope) Pope Dionysius (3rd century Pope)

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Cities and towns in Calabria

Castles in Italy