Medieval Archaeology
Visiting Atrani means immersing yourself in the muffled atmosphere of the ancient seaside villages and especially if you reserve your visit for the winter season, it is possible to witness the operations, almost rituals, that the fishermen carry out on the beach when they return from fishing.
Facing the climb along the various stairs that start from the main square it is possible to discover new corners almost hidden from the view of those who superficially approach the visit of the town and thus, through the topography and the toponymy of the many alleys, rigorously painted in white, come across a votive aedicule or a church, testimony of the religiosity of the inhabitants of Atra but also of the history of this village.
Going up to the highest areas, you can enjoy not only the panorama of the town below but also come across rock settlements, where history mixes with legend.
One cannot refrain from participating in the patronal feast in July, when one experiences the typical dishes of the place, or in the blue fish festival, which in addition to enhancing the fishing product, offers traditional music to Atrano guests. So even the Christmas or Easter period, as well as other times during the year, allow you to get to know the essence of the village and its inhabitants in depth.
Chiesa San Giovanni Battista
MUNICIPALITY: Scala NAME: Church of St. John the Baptist LOCATION: Loc. Pontone DESCRIPTION: The church, originally with three naves, currently
Chiesa di San Filippo Neri
MUNICIPALITY: Scala NAME: Church of St. Filippo Neri LOCATION: Loc. Pontone DESCRIPTION: The structure, preceded by a cross-vaulted atrium, has
Chiesa San Eustachio
MUNICIPALITY: Scala NAME: Church of St. Eustace LOCATION: Loc. Pontone DESCRIPTION: The remains of the structures, dating back to the
Palazzo de Saxo
MUNICIPALITY: Scala NAME: De Saxo Palace LOCATION: Location of S. Pietro DESCRIPTION: The palace, of 13th-century plan, preserves little of
Bagni Arabi
MUNICIPALITY: Scala NAME: Arab baths. LOCATION: Loc. Pontone Locality and St. Catherine DESCRIPTION: Of these constructions belonging to dwellings of
Castrum Scalelle
MUNICIPALITY: Scala NAME: Castle of Scalelle. LOCATION: Loc. Pontone DESCRIPTION: The castle is almost totally ruined, only structures that never