The beautiful ancient Italian town that looks like its sliding off the top of a mountain

Oct 01, 2023 772

BY: Alice Scarsi

town of little more than 5,000 residents has attracted international attention thanks to its unique shape. Centuripe is an Italian town located in western Sicily, just 60km away from the more famous city of Enna and less than 40km away from the active Etna volcano.

While it has been known among experts for decades for its archaeological significance, many around the world didn't notice this quiet settlement prior to the emergence of drone photographs depicting it from above. Aerial pictures show how Centuripe's houses and shops are shaped like a human figure - although some also see in the photographs the silhouette of a starfish.

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SOURCE: https://www.express.co.uk

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