The town of Grammichele is situated on the Italian island of Sicily, in the province of Catania. One of the few towns in the entire world with a distinctive hexagonal layout is this one. After the great Sicilian earthquake of 1693 destroyed an earlier settlement called Occhialà, which was situated to the north of present-day Grammichele, the town was established. In the hope … [Read more...] about Grammichele, A Hexagonal City In Sicily, Italy
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When The Light is Just Right, This Fountain in Italy Appears to Be Spewing Lava
The lovely city of L'Aquila, which lies in central Italy, came to the attention of the world in 2009 when a massive earthquake severely devastated most of the community. But thankfully, a picture uploaded by Reddit user daenel is bringing L'Aquila some new exposure for a far more good purpose. Thousands of people have shared this local's snapshot of an optical illusion turning … [Read more...] about When The Light is Just Right, This Fountain in Italy Appears to Be Spewing Lava
The Dangers of Seracs: Six Hikers Die in Italy After Glacier Collapse
A massive glacier column fell into a landslide in the Italian Dolomites, killing at least six people and leaving up to 15 people missing. While hikers were enjoying the popular path at Marmolada peak, the ice splintered off the glacier, causing a massive landslide of ice and debris that collided with a number of individuals on the trail and swept away numerous groups who were … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Seracs: Six Hikers Die in Italy After Glacier Collapse