Secret Calabria | Convent of the Capuchin Friars
The Convent of the Capuchin Friars was a place of passage or temporary stops, but also a place of refreshment for the poor for about 400 years. Howeve… Read the rest
Calabria | Temple of San Fantino
In Taureana di Palmi, a few steps from the Archaeological Park, there is this small church dedicated to St. Fantino – the most ancient Calabrian… Read the rest
Longobucco and the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena
Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Annexed to the convent, it is also in baroque style. The beautiful portal has friezes probably of Byzantine origin. The… Read the rest
Florense Abbey
Linked to the figure of Abbot Gioacchino da Fiore, the abbey was built after his death, between 1215 and 1234, but has managed to keep intact all the… Read the rest
Altomonte | Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione
The Church is an example of Angevin architecture. It was built around 1336 at the behest of Filippo Sangineto, first Count of Altomonte, on a previous… Read the rest
Sanctuary of Sant’Umile da Bisignano
Bisignano, city of art and culture, ancient Episcopal seat, home of Sant’Umile, world reference point of artistic violin making, handicraft cent… Read the rest
The Synagogue of Casal Monferrato
The Synagogue was built in 1595 undergoing, over the centuries, enlargements and renovations: today it presents itself in its Baroque rococo Piedmonte… Read the rest
Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel
The Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo also known as the Duomo is the result of various artistic languages, due to restoration and rebuilding over the… Read the rest
Mount Athos and the Monastery of Gregoriou
The Monastery of Gregoriou is built on a beautiful location at the south-west side of Mount Athos and is dedicated to Saint Nicholas. The monastery wa… Read the rest
La Cappella di Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe
Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe is a Romanesque Catholic chapel, built in 969, located in Aiguilhe, France. The chapel was built on top of an 85 m high… Read the rest