CROSIA
Crosia is a village situated on a hill, overlooking the Ionian sea, on
the slopes of the Sila in Sibaritide rich in ancient history. It was
founded, according to tradition, by the companions of Aeneas, landed in
estuaries of Trajes (river Trionto) with the name Kreusa, wife of Aeneas.
-In 510 B.C. was the scene of the battle on the river Trionto that led
to the defeat of Sybaris by the army Crotoniano led by Milo, the famous
Olympic champion of struggle.
-In 440 B.C. welcomed the Sibariti expelled from the city of Turio
initiative of Pericles rebuilt on the ruins of Sybaris.
-In medieval times, always on the river Trionto, was effected by the
battle between the Goths and Byzantines.
-In 1625, Theodore Mandatoriccio was awarded the title of Duke of Crosia
by King Philip IV. The fortress "Fortarizzi" connected to the towers of
Giglio, St. Thecla, Cape Trionto, Castello di Mirto and Palaces with
feudal mills and crushers, represent the historical memory of the feudal
period.
-Crosia regained notoriety after the events that took place in
extraordinary Marian Church of Our Lady of Piety and therefore attracts
many faithful pilgrims of Our Lady.
