Chianalea di Scilla, Coastal neighborhood in Scilla, Italy.
The narrow streets of Chianalea feature traditional houses built directly on cliffs, with waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea reaching their foundations.
The neighborhood dates back to ancient times, connecting to Greek mythology through its association with the sea nymph Scylla from Homer's Odyssey.
Local fishermen maintain centuries-old traditions, using specialized techniques to catch swordfish and other Mediterranean species from their distinctive wooden boats.
Visitors can access Chianalea via the A2 highway from Reggio Calabria, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes by train.
The buildings of Chianalea stand so close to the sea that small boats replace cars in the narrow alleyways, which extend directly into the water.
Location: Scilla
GPS coordinates: 38.25422,15.71752
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:39
Italy preserves numerous historical sites away from standard tourist routes, ranging from medieval hill towns to Etruscan burial grounds. These locations document different periods of Italian history through architecture, art and natural settings. The collection includes Roman archaeological sites such as Palazzo Valentini Domus Romane, where ancient townhouses remain beneath modern streets, and Basilica di San Clemente, which displays three construction phases built one above another. In southern Italy, the Sassi of Matera show cave dwellings from prehistoric times, while the Crypt of the Original Sin presents early Christian frescoes from the 8th century. The architectural variety ranges from the conical trulli houses in Alberobello to the Moorish inspired rooms of Sammezzano Castle. Civita di Bagnoregio sits on a tufa rock plateau separated from surrounding land by erosion. The Greek Theatre of Taormina and the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento document the ancient Greek presence in Sicily. Natural formations such as Grotta Azzurra on Capri and the thermal springs of Saturnia complement the historical structures. The sites spread across the entire country, from the Alps to the Aeolian Islands.
Castello Ruffo di Scilla
334 m
Sfalassa Viaduct
7.7 km
Villa De Leo
8.8 km
Riserva naturale orientata Capo Peloro
8.1 km
Ducal Castle of Ruffo
8.8 km
Capo Peloro lighthouse
6 km
Scilla Lighthouse
361 m
Favazzina Viaduct
4.4 km
Church of São Francisco de Paula
10.3 km
Torri Morandi
6.5 km
Costa Viola Viaduct
2.6 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
5.3 km
Spiaggia Bagnara Calabra
8.5 km
Punta Pezzo lighthouse
7.5 km
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
8.2 km
Torre aragonese
9.6 km
San Giuseppe
339 m
Maria Santissima Immacolata
11.3 km
Maria Santissima del Rosario
8.6 km
Santi Pietro e Paolo
8 km
Maria Santissima del Carmelo
8.8 km
Fonte Garibaldi
8.7 km
Torre Cavallo
3.4 km
Pilone di Torre Faro
6.2 km
Statua della Bagnarota
8.3 km
Maria Santissima Annunziata
10.6 km
Museo arte sacra del Carmine
8.7 km
Town hall of Bagnara Calabra
8.5 kmReviews
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