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Pentidattilo-the City of ghosts-the City of ghosts sent on December 24, 2016 (18:07) by Francesco.Santullo. 234 comments, 13525 views.

, 1/125 f/8.0, ISO 100, hand held. Reggio Calabria, Italy.

Pentedattilo -the City of ghosts-la citta dei fantasmi, citta completamente evacuata e la prima citta fantasma italiana... In sintesi: Il nobile Bernardino Abenavoli di Montebello, furiosamente innamorato della Marchesina Antonietta Alberti, sorella di Lorenzo signore di Pentidattilo, dopo aver saputo del fidanzamento di lei col figlio del Viceré di Spagna, perde il lume della ragione. Organizza una squadra di Bravacci, compra la complicità del servitore Giuseppe Scrufari che, la notte del 16 Aprile 1686, apre le porte alla masnada. Ne segue una strage terribile: Lorenzo pugnalato nel letto, il fratellino di 9 anni sbattuto contro le rocce, altre 16 persone uccise brutalmente. Bernardino rapisce Antonietta e, qualche giorno dopo la sposa, ma deve fuggire dalla squadra armata inviata da Reggio. I componenti la spedizione vengono tutti arrestati e decapitati, il matrimonio reso nullo. Le teste degli assassini restano a lungo esposte sui merli del castello. Bernardino non tornerà mai più e morirà in combattimento. La notte a volte ancora risuonano le urla straziate di Lorenzo e la roccia si fa rossa di sangue. Gli ululati del vento, i rumori delle case abbandonate, i fruscii…. ma anche il panorama spettacolare, la quiete, l'atmosfera medievale. Se venite giù avvertitemi che vi farò da cicerone: nel paese vecchio si sale sino alle divelte abitazioni degli Alberti, attraversando case, passando sotto portici ed archi. Naturalmente, per gustarsi la gita, è obbligatorio farlo di notte, magari con la luna piena. Vi assicuro una esperienza molto suggestiva. Che, spesso, diventa anche romanticissima. Con la luna che si muove nel cielo, la rocca muta forma, assumendo via via aspetti diversi secondo la lunghezza delle ombre. Ciascuno ci vede quello che gli pare. Attenzione, controindicazione: la leggenda è oscura e malevola, fantasmi, demoni, sangue. Ma, nella realtà, ho conosciuto numerosissime coppie il cui amore è nato, o si è definito, proprio nelle escursioni a Pentidattilo. Molti sono ancora sposati. Me compreso.

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Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (18:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Merry Christmas to all ....
With the city of ghosts ...

Francesco Abbate

sent on December 24, 2016 (18:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

large beautiful shot and description / introduction .... I had seen a documentary on TV!
compliments! ;-) Even salutone Happy Holidays :-P Francis

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (18:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Francesco really worth visiting because there are so many open houses across the void from a very bleak effect ...
Many thanks and best wishes of Merry Christmas to you too and family ...
a salute Francis

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great looking shot. Also good caption. Compliments! Also best wishes to you and your loved ones.
Hello, Annamaria

Jeant

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:16)

Hello...

Gorgeous picture....very beautiful place...great catch.....congratulations..

Jean, bye and next time.....Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017.....

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Annamaria are glad that you enjoyed ..
Thank you and happy holidays ...

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Jeant thank you so much for the beautiful comment ...
Merry Christmas...
a salute Francis

GioVaVe

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

ITA for an amazing place; the dramatic tone of the sky and 'perfect for the place.
Compliments

user59947

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and beautiful place even though ghost :-P
Congratulations dear and merry christmas

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello GioVaVe'm glad you liked it ..
Thank you for picking me up..
a salute Francis

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (19:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello ardian has ghost so much that being alone is not gone ...
Thank you so much dear ...

Marcoss

sent on December 24, 2016 (20:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Francesco beautiful, congratulations. That detail, this large optical 28 f2!
Best wishes for a Happy Holidays, a Greeting Marco

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (21:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Marco hello thanks a lot ...
Many also wishes to you and family

Fulvio45

sent on December 24, 2016 (21:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, even that sky does its part.

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 24, 2016 (21:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks fulvio ...
Is the sky darkens and the tips really does his part ...
When I was on the spot it seemed to want something to happen ...
a salute Francis

Albieri Sergio

sent on December 24, 2016 (22:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful place; the dramatic tones combine well with the atmosphere of the place; excellent photo!
Congratulations Francis and Merry Christmas!
Sergio ;-) :-P

Renzo Fermo

sent on December 24, 2016 (22:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Francesco, good Christmas to you and your loved ones. :-) :-P
Beautiful and very interesting story and beautiful also the photo, congratulations
Hello, Renzo

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 25, 2016 (6:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello renzo I'm glad you like it ...
Many also best wishes to you and your family ...
a salute Francis

Roberto S.

sent on December 25, 2016 (10:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot !
With that sky then ...
Happy Holidays
Roberto

Francesco.Santullo

sent on December 25, 2016 (11:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Roberto thank you so much and I'm glad you enjoyed ...
Merry Christmas to you too and family ..
Greetings Francis

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