Rende​

Latest update: 10 March 2022
​The town of Rende is situated within the Province of Cosenza and has a population of 35,526 inhabitants. ​That number swells to around 60,000 when the students at Calabria's biggest university are in residence. 

​The University occupies the lower, modern part of the town, while the more picturesque area is the centro storico (old town), which sits in an elevated position above the modern town. 
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Comune di Rende
Province: Cosenza

Region: Calabria

Population: 35,725​ ​(source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​Size: 54 km²

Elevation: 480 metres

Highlights: centro storico, university, Monastero Santa Chiara

Close by: ​Cosenza, San Lucido, Paola, Fiumefreddo Bruzio

Recommended accommodation: ​Marconi Hotel

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