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Calabria
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Cities:
The regional capital is Catanzaro. Reggio Calabria is the seat of the Regional Council. Cosenza, Crotone and Vibo Valentia are the other important cities.
Must Sees:
Sila district and its lakes; Villa San Giovanni on the straits of Messina; Sibari, Crotone and the isle of Capo Rizzuto.
Food specialties of Calabria
Murseddu - pie of pork and veal liver with tomato and peppers
pesce spada alla bagnarese - swordfish in the style of Bagnara Calabra, roast in a casserole with olive oil, lemon, capers and chopped parsley
sarde a scapece - fried sardines rolled in bread crumbs and doused with a mixture of hot oil, vinegar, garlic and mint
the most widely known types of Calabrian salami capocollo (neck roll), pancetta (pork belly), salsiccia (sausage) and soppressata (a type of salami).
Wines & wine regions of Calabria
White: Bivongi, Ciró, Donnici, Greco di Bianco, Lamezia, Melissa, Scavigna, Verbicaro
Reds: Ciró, Donnici, Lamezia, Melissa, Pollino, San Vito dei Luzzi, Sant'Anna Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Savuto, Scavigna, Verbicaro
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