Framura and the Madonna del Mare
Framura, a Ligurian village between Portofino and Cinque Terre, celebrates Madonna del Mare with an atmospheric summer festival of fires, lanterns and seafaring traditions.
The legend of the unfaithful beauty of Carloforte
The legend of the unfaithful beauty of Carloforte tells of a young tavernkeeper, beloved by many, who betrayed her husband, triggering a tragic revenge.
Curiosities about the legend of St. Nicholas that gave birth to a Palio in the village of Sirolo
The Palio of St. Nicholas in Sirolo celebrates the saint’s legend and miracles with a curious challenge inspired by the story of the “three children and the innkeeper.”
Glurns, the legend of the village that tried mice
In 1519, Glorenza tried mice for crop damage. A curious case that inspired fairy tales and even the U.S. court.
The villages and legends hidden under the lake of Brugneto
Discover submerged villages in Lake Brugneto, where legends and village remnants resurface in times of drought, amid mystery and history.
The legend of Maria la Bella and the Castle of Brolo
Discover the legend of Mary the Beautiful and the Castle of Brolo, a magical place full of history, mystery and tragic love, overlooking the sea of Messina.
The ghost of the beautiful and terrible Matelda at Poppi Castle
Discover the legend of the ghost of Matelda, the beautiful and terrible castellan of Poppi, and her mysterious and bloody love affairs in the castle of the Conti Guidi.
The ghost of the marquis Carlo Francesco Agostino of Fosdinovo
At the Malaspina Castle in Fosdinovo hovers the legend of the ghost of Marquis Charles, who appeared to his children shortly after his death, arousing mystery and fear.
The Legend of Captain Zeti at Monteriggioni
The legend of Captain Zeti of Monteriggioni tells of a betrayal that condemned the captain’s soul to wander the city in search of forgiveness.