Any traveller making their way to Contessa will experience an old world, rustic, town. Contessa itself does not have a huge population. The convent itself is very nicely done, however one must know that it is exactly that; a very nice, quite place which is a dormitory style. It is very safe, clean and has everything you would need for a stay in the town. You may want to print out a map before you arrive.
Anna and Nino were very helpful getting me settled in to the room. Anna gave me information on how to obtain my Grandmother's birth records, which was the main reason for the trip.
I spent two days here and the few locals of the town got to know me. The older gentlemen in the square even invited me to have an afternoon beer with them!
Thanks again, Anna and Nino!