Mount Etna, the largest active Volcano in Europe
Mount Etna (Mongibello in Italian; Muncibbeḍḍu in Sicilian; Aetna in Latin) is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, in the Metropolitan City … Read more
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Discover the intriguing and peculiar side of Italy with our Featured Articles on WeirdItaly.com. Explore the unknown, bizarre, and fascinating stories, events, and places that have shaped Italy’s unique character, culture, and history. Delve into the mysterious and uncanny, and let us transport you on an extraordinary journey through the lesser-known corners of this enchanting land.
Castel del Monte, fortress of mysteries
Castel del Monte: Architecture and Visitor Guide (Updated 2026) Castel del Monte lies in Apulia, Puglia. In 1996 Castel del Monte was named a World … Read more
Craco 2025: Guide to Italy’s Most Haunting Ghost Town
Visiting Craco: A Town Frozen in Time Craco old town (Matera Province, Basilicata) was abandoned in 1963 due to recurring landslides. Between the years of … Read more
Architecture Under Fascism: E.U.R.
Facts & History of E.U.R. Esposizione Universale Roma EUR is an acronym for Esposizione Universale Roma and is a notable example of Fascist architecture. Fascist … Read more
The gruesome procession of Verbicaro Flagellants
Verbicaro’s Annual Flagellant Procession: Tradition and Sacrifice Every year, Verbicaro, a town in Calabria, Italy, hosts a gruesome and deeply traditional procession known for its … Read more
Moon Valley, Sardinia: The Granite Peninsula Where Italy’s Counterculture Found a Home
Since the 1960s, the granite valleys of Capo Testa have drawn hippies, Rastafarians, punks, and backpackers to one of Sardinia’s most geologically dramatic and culturally … Read more
Aleister Crowley’s Mysterious Abbey of Thelema
Aleister Crowley’s Experiment in Communal Living and Occult Practices Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love … Read more
Leonarda Cianciulli, the Soapmaker of Correggio
The woman who turned her victims’ bodies into soap and teacakes Born in Montella di Avellino in 1893 and marked by an unhappy childhood, Leonarda … Read more
The Eerie Beauty of Curon’s Resurfaced Bell Tower
Italy’s Sunken Village: The Story Behind Curon’s Old Bell Tower The pleasant village of Graun, known in Italian as Curon Venosta, is located in the … Read more
The Christ of the Abyss: Italy’s Bronze Statue Resting 15 Metres Below the Sea
The Underwater Christ of Portofino: A Memorial Born from a Diver’s Death The Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue placed in 1954 on … Read more
The Fairy Garden of Ninfa: A Botanical Wonderland
Exploring the Enchanted Beauty of Ninfa’s Fairy Garden The Garden of Ninfa is a stunning park located near Sermoneta, Lazio. This garden encompasses the ruins … Read more
Ugolino, the Cannibal Count
The Grim Legend of Count Ugolino’s Imprisonment and Cannibalism ‘Father our pain’, they said, ‘Will lessen if you eat us you are the one Who … Read more
Giovanni Aldini: The Reanimator of the 19th Century
Electrical Experiments of Giovanni Aldini on Human Bodies Giovanni Aldini, born in 1762 in Bologna, Italy, was a pioneering physicist and the nephew of the … Read more
9 videos of the songs of the Camorra, italian mafia
In popular imagination, the Mafia is often portrayed in a specific cinematic light, such as the iconic films directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Yet, there’s … Read more
The Experiment in Language Deprivation of Frederick II: What is Everybody’s Natural Language?
Understanding the Controversial Experiment of Frederick II Throughout history were conducted experiments involving language deprivation trying to discover the origin of language. The first attempt … Read more