Badolato, medieval charm and hospitality

Badolato, a municipality in the province of Catanzaro, is perched on a ridge of the Serre Calabresi, offering an enchanting view over the Gulf of Squillace. The historic centre has a medieval atmosphere, with its cobbled alleys and covered passageways, old houses and noble palaces, many churches — including the beautiful, secluded Church of the Immacolata — and Piazza Castello, witness to the ancient Norman fortress that no longer exists.
From the historic centre, the road descends to the Marina, which developed during the 20th century and became famous in 1997 as a beautiful example of welcome and inclusion, portrayed in a short film by the German director Wim Wenders.