A 10th Century village I visited in 2019. It has a cathedral and churches, one of which, was first built in the 9th Century. Caves carved into the rock where monks lived. Little alleys, cobbled streets, amazing doors, and the home of the philosopher Tommaso Campanella.
This beautiful town inspired me to paint it.
© Photographs taken by Sara Allwright(2019)/All rights reserved
Where am I?
I’m in Stilo, a small town in the province of Reggio, Calabria. Southern Italy. 😁
Thank you for visiting. ❤️
Sara Allwright Fine Art 
Wow, that castle built with the hill as its backdrop and support… is unique!
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I know…it’s amazing isn’t it! 🤗
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Sara, it’s lovely that you’re going to offbeat places rather than the touristy ones. This looks peaceful.
Did you go find that place which is supposed to be sold because everyone’s moved?
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I try to balance it between cultural and typical beach holidays….looking for the sun☀️. Well, I found the door of my dreams! ✨
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Of course what’s a holiday without the beach too. You definitely found that door and walking through it… yaayyyy to you 🙌🙌
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Thank you, Iba 🤗. Loved ‘The man’ pics on your impromptu jaunt. 💕
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Thanks Sara. My husband and the kids take good pictures, me they’re bleh 🤣. My hand eye coordination is out of this world 😂
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Hehe…it’s good you have hubby & kids to take the pics…you can admire the views 😁😂
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Oh that is so true. The pictures are in my memory.
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Absolutely…the best 🤗
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I always love this kind of architecture, which is always found in Europe. Great photograph.
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Thank you 🤗. Yes, I agree with you…the architecture is beautiful! 💛
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Lovely pictures Sara 😊 what an awesome place to visit, really different and unique, I love the doors! ✨ 💕
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Thanks Laura ☺️. It was an incredible place to explore. The doors were outstanding…but I’m obsessed with doors! 🚪🤪💕🌻
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Wow what a beautiful place
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It is a beautiful village 🤗. Thank you, Tamyra
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Beautiful pics
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Thank you 🤗
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Gosh, where did you go. It looks amazing! I’ve been off the grid – my best friend from Wales came for a visit and I’m playing catch up with everything lol
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Hi, it’s Stilo, a village in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Beautiful place 😍.
Awww…that’s lovely for you. Your bestie from Wales 🤗, having a good catch-up.
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These photos are so immersive and atmospheric, you can feel the history speaking through them ❤
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Thank you 😊, I really appreciate your comment…it was an amazing little village with beautiful landscape and buildings! ❤️
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He was born in Stilo… Beautiful photos! Amazing places you find in all our countries in Europe!
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Yes, stunning places to explore. So much to see and experience. 🥹😁
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Absolutely!
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That village looks so beautiful, Sara. No wonder that you were inspired to paint it. ❤️
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Thank you, Shweta ☺️. It is a beautiful place to visit, very inspirational! ❤️
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Indeed. You’re most welcome 🤗
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Absolutely Beautiful 🤗 Where is this ?
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It’s in Stilo, a village in Reggio Calabria province, Italy. It is indeed a beautiful place. 😊
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WoW. It truly is. Thank you 🤗🇮🇹
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Thank you, and you’re very welcome 😊🇮🇹
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