A petra e ra gna' zzita

This corner of paradise, called A petra e ra gna' zzita (The Lady Bride's Stone) or Petra e ru trisuaru (The Treasure Stone), is even highlighted by Repubblica as a jewel nestled in the greenery, an ideal destination for lovers of trekking and good food. But what strikes us most about this place nestled in the Sila Mountains are the numerous legends surrounding it, which have given rise to the unusual name given to this door, which ultimately appears to be the entrance to a cave. It is said that in ancient times, a young bride was kidnapped by bandits on her wedding day. They took her to this very spot where this large boulder stands, and after robbing her of all her wedding gifts, they killed her. The loot was hidden behind this boulder, which legend describes as a magical door that, only after passing certain tests, would open with all the treasure inside.

Interesting Facts

The name "gnà zzita" in the local dialect means "the bride lady."

Since 2022, the town has been home to one of the "Big Benches," the most panoramic giant benches in Italy. The Longobucco Big Bench is BB number 244, the first in the province of Cosenza and the Sila National Park.

The alternative toponym "Trisuaru" harks back to the word "treasure" ("trisuaru" = treasure), recalling the stories of hidden material values ​​tied to stone.



An article in the national newspaper mentions it as one of Calabria's "little-known destinations," precisely because of its mix of landscape and legend.