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Tourism of roots:
a journey to discover one's origins

Roots Tourism is a unique experience that allows you to reconnect with your family history and your ancestors’ homeland. This emotional journey begins well before you set foot in the villages and towns of Calabria: the first step is meticulous genealogical research, conducted with the support of local experts.

 

Preliminary phase: the search for your origins

Prior to the visit, a thorough investigation of the historical and administrative archives of the municipality of origin will be undertaken. By collecting documents such as birth, marriage or residence certificates, we will try to trace the genealogical line of your family, identifying significant places and potential connections to the local community. This preliminary work is accompanied by an ongoing dialogue with you, to supplement the information provided with family details, photos and handed-down stories.

The on-site experience: exploration and discovery

Once the research phase is over, the trip turns into an immersive experience. Accompanied by expert guides and local historians, you will visit the key places linked to your family: the village where you were born, the church where your ancestors were married, or even the old family home, if it still exists.

During the experience, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Consult original documents in municipal or parish archives to deepen your knowledge of your roots.
  • Stroll through the alleys of your ancestors’ home village, imagining their daily life.
  • Meet members of the local community who may have ties to your family or share memories of the past.

 

A journey through traditions and flavours

Roots Tourism is not just history: it also includes a strong cultural component. You can meet craftsmen who keep alive the ancient traditions of the area and take part in tastings of typical dishes, to savour the authentic flavours that have nourished past generations.

 

A memory to cherish

To make this an unforgettable experience, we will help you collect everything you discover: documents, stories and photographs will be organised in a dedicated dossier, which you can keep as a record of your origins and pass on to future generations.

Roots Tourism is not just a physical journey, but a bridge between past and present, allowing you to rediscover your identity through the land and your family history.