Scilla, Italian comune
Description
Scilla is a small commune in Calabria built on cliffs above the sea, with distinct quarters including the fishing hamlet of Chianalea where homes sit just steps from the water. Narrow lanes throughout the historic core descend toward beaches, while ancient walls and older buildings define the settlement's layout and construction history.
History
Scilla was established in ancient times as a trading port and served for centuries as a strategic point between different civilizations. Castle Ruffo, which has dominated the settlement since medieval times, was rebuilt multiple times and witnessed invasions and shifts in control that shaped the region.
Culture
Scilla's identity is rooted in fishing traditions that shape daily life, from the boats anchored near the shore to the nets fishermen repair along the waterfront. The community maintains these sea-based customs through its food culture and the way locals work directly with the water that surrounds them.
Practical
The settlement is easiest to reach by train, with a station near the center and regular connections to larger cities. A car is another option, though finding parking during peak season can be difficult, and the narrow lanes in the core are not passable by vehicle.
Did you know?
Scilla is the setting of ancient mythology where the companion of Odysseus fell victim to a monster, and this legendary tale lives on in the place's name and local folklore. Few visitors know that the mysterious Tremusa caves nearby served as refuge from pirates for centuries and still hold their ancient character.
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Castello Ruffo di Scilla
705 m
Sfalassa Viaduct
7.9 km
Villa De Leo
9.1 km
Ducal Castle of Ruffo
9.1 km
Scilla Lighthouse
739 m
Favazzina Viaduct
4.5 km
Santuario di San Rocco
16.1 km
Spiaggia Scilla
585 m
Costa Viola Viaduct
2.7 km
Spiaggia delle Sirene
609 m
Parco della Mondialità
9.3 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
4.8 km
Spiaggia Favazzina
3.9 km
Spiaggia Bagnara Calabra
8.8 km
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
7.9 km
Torre aragonese
9.9 km
Cala Costa Viola
2.6 km
San Giuseppe
179 m
Maria Santissima Immacolata
11.6 km
Maria Santissima del Rosario
8.9 km
Santi Pietro e Paolo
8.3 km
Maria Santissima del Carmelo
9 km
Costa Viola
4.3 km
Museo arte sacra del Carmine
9 km
Maria Santissima Annunziata
10.9 km
Fonte Garibaldi
8.9 km
Torre Cavallo
3.2 km
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