Participation is and always will be free. No fees, no subscriptions and no requests for money from Guardians.

AI Calabria’s living library

Books of the dialects and local speech of all 404 municipalities.

Every municipality has a book. Some are already growing with validated words, phrases and pronunciations; others are still waiting for their first page.

Every territory, without exception

AI Calabria is building a book of local speech for every municipality

Active books show heritage that has already been validated. Empty books are a clear invitation not to leave any territory behind.

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of CosenzaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Cosenza

Cosenza · CS
This book is already growing

47 validated entries · 1 audio · 6 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of GrisoliaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Grisolia

Cosenza · CS
This book is already growing

47 validated entries · 0 audio · 1 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of Villa San GiovanniThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Villa San Giovanni

Reggio Calabria · RC
This book is already growing

44 validated entries · 0 audio · 2 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of RosarnoThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Rosarno

Reggio Calabria · RC
This book is already growing

43 validated entries · 19 audio · 3 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of Lamezia TermeThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Lamezia Terme

Catanzaro · CZ
This book is already growing

38 validated entries · 9 audio · 5 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of CauloniaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Caulonia

Reggio Calabria · RC
This book is already growing

36 validated entries · 0 audio · 3 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of LappanoThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Lappano

Cosenza · CS
This book is already growing

32 validated entries · 31 audio · 1 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of MesoracaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Mesoraca

Crotone · KR
This book is already growing

30 validated entries · 0 audio · 3 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of SerrastrettaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Serrastretta

Catanzaro · CZ
This book is already growing

30 validated entries · 0 audio · 2 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of RoccabernardaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Roccabernarda

Crotone · KR
This book is already growing

29 validated entries · 0 audio · 2 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of BivongiThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Bivongi

Reggio Calabria · RC
This book is already growing

28 validated entries · 23 audio · 2 contributors

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AI CALABRIACoat of arms of DecollaturaThe book of local speech from the municipality of

Decollatura

Catanzaro · CZ
This book is already growing

27 validated entries · 11 audio · 4 contributors

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Other municipalities are already writing their book. Yours can begin with a single word.

Preserve an entry from your municipality

Recognition for Guardians

Those who preserve the heritage leave a visible mark.

Alongside the municipality books, AI Calabria creates a personal volume featuring each Guardian’s contributions, specialisms, validations and territories.

Begin your journey
Personal volume of an AI Calabria Guardian
A personal cover linked to the work actually completed.

Your name

Attribution of public contributions according to your chosen settings.

The territories

Municipalities and communities to which you have devoted your work.

Validated entries

Words, phrases, audio and memories added to the shared heritage.

The journey

Level, missions, reputation and specialisms built over time.

Frequently asked questions

Municipal books and recognition of Guardians

What are AI Calabria’s municipal books?

They are living collections of validated linguistic contributions for each municipality: words, phrases, expressions, memories and pronunciations linked to the territory.

Why are some books still empty?

AI Calabria creates a space for all 404 municipalities. Empty books identify territories still waiting for the community’s first validated voice.

How can I open the first page of my municipality’s book?

Add a contribution linked to the municipality and, whenever possible, include the pronunciation. After validation it will enter the territory’s book.

Does the Guardian also receive personal recognition?

AI Calabria provides a personal volume documenting the contributions, specialisations and validations attributed to the Guardian’s journey.