Arcavacata


Arcavacata is an Italian hamlet of the municipality of Rende in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Its population is of 1,831.

History

The name Arcavacata comes from the existence of an ancient fortress - lookout "Arce - suited", which is spoken in some papal documents of the Middle Ages.

Geography

The village is located on the hills north of the urban area of Cosenza, close to Quattromiglia and 4 km from Rende.

Culture

The hamlet of Arcavacata is famous because in its territory there is the University of Calabria, the largest campus in Italy.

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