SQUILLACE, ITALY.. AMONG ART AND CULTURE

after 23 summers past in Calabria, in the company of finalmete Luke's I made are on the hill climb so far from the street but so close to reach, to admire the beauty of this country yet linked to strong traditions.


Squillace is situated on a hill, 344 meters above sea level, in a strategic position for control of the Gulf itself.

The story of Squillace is lost in time. Some attribute its foundation to Ulysses, while others all'ateniese Menesteo reduce the Trojan war. We know with certainty who was the first Greek Skilletion and then the Roman Scolacium that the Romans in 123-122 BC created on the same site of the Greek Skilletion the COLOGNE Scolacium MINERVA. During the High Middle Ages, the Saracen invasions and Lombard, forced people to flee for safety reasons the nearby hills.

Before the earthquake of 1783 there were 28 churches Squillace, of which eleven o'clock and the other parish for celebrations and private worship of patrician families. There were also three convents of men, including two Franciscan (Capuchin and dell'Osservanza), one of the Dominicans. The convents were four women. With the advent of the sacred enclosure, were deleted benefit of churches and convents been destroyed by the earthquake of 1783.
Many still remain intact in the country that make it unique Squillace, rich history, traditions and culture.
The local handicraft is a strength, the school in recent years has helped shape many potters and artists who have taken the ancient art of ceramic art Squillace.

Currently there are several active art shops along the Corso G. Pepper, where you can relive the charm of this ancient tradition. On display are fine ceramic, which are based on the classical tradition, and rustic items including artefacts and handicrafts (limba, Giarre, salting, Vozza, lanceji, sazareji, etc..).

By decree of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Industry and as a result of the deliberations of the National Ceramics, City of Squillace, the site of an ancient ceramic processing, was recognized "zone of the country in which there is a 'affirmed the production of traditional ceramics and art. "

 

Pietragrande is one of the most renowned in Italy and worldwide for its beauty that steals the breath and heart. Known for its world-famous nightclub located between the cliffs and the sea was rewarded for this nightclub which was inserted at the top clubs in the list of most beautiful in Italy.