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October 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Odysseus Chooses to Sail Closer to Scylla
Ermonde Leone (1931–2020)
1986
Glazed terracotta tiles arranged into mosaic panel
8 x 6 feet
Chianalea di Scilla
Calabria, Italy
Photo: September 26, 2026
Color photo of ceramic tile mural depicts the mythological sea monster Scylla. Ermonde Leone sculpted this relief to celebrate local Homeric folklore. The artwork depicts Scylla as a multi-bodied marine entity rising above fishermen, dolphins, and a swordfish—the signature symbol of Chianalea's seafaring heritage. Born in Campania, Leone studied ceramics and sculpture in Avellino and Naples. He in 1957, settling in Reggio Calabria where he taught art for decades and was inspired by the region's cultural heritage. Leone was recognized for his interest in classical antiquity, Mediterranean history, and local maritime legends. This "Scylla" relief is part of a body of work where he explored themes of the sea and local mythologies. In Book 12 of The Odyssey, the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) must navigate his ship through a narrow strait. On one side lives Charybdis, a monster who creates a deadly whirlpool. On the other side sits Scylla, a multi-headed creature waiting on a high cliff to snatch sailors off passing vessels. Following the sorceress Circe’s advice, Odysseus chooses to sail closer to Scylla. He reasons it’s better to lose a few crew members to her jaws than to lose his entire ship to Charybdis's whirlpool. As they pass, Scylla successfully snatches and devours six of his best men. It represents a situation where you are forced to choose between two dangerous options, and must strategically pick the one that inflicts the least damage. Scylla represents the primal, chaotic, and terrifying forces of nature. For ancient sailors navigating the turbulent waters of the real-world Strait of Messina (located right next to the town of Scilla), the story served as a warning about the hazards of low visibility, sudden currents, and hidden rocks. The town of Scilla takes its name from this mythological figure. The inclusion of dolphins and a swordfish in the panel honors the town's fishing practices, which have been active since ancient times.
September 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Scilla, Calabria
M.C. Escher (1898-1972)
1931
Lithograph
29.7 × 22.6 cm
National Gallery of Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Photo: November 14, 1999
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Scilla, Calabria
Photo: September 27, 2026
Monochrome photo features the rocky, stacked seaside houses and Ruffo Castle of Scilla, Italy, with stark contrasts of light and shadow. The beach on the left has fishing boats pulled on shore. For millennia, local fishermen in Chianalea (the ancient fishing district in Scilla) have hunted swordfish using traditional wooden boats called feluccas. This relies on ancient harpooning skills passed down through generations. The tile roofs are reminiscent of Spanish villages because the Aragonese and Spanish Crown controlled this area for many years. Escher spent the late 1920s and early 1930s wandering through Southern Italy. The steep, vertical cliffs and cubes of houses built directly on top of each other in Calabrian villages influenced his sense of space. The stark, geometric layouts he drew here laid the structural foundation for his later, more famous works like Waterfall or Relativity. Traveling Calabria in the spring of 1930 was not a casual holiday. Escher and his companions traveled mostly on foot, by mule, or on basic regional trains, carrying heavy sketching equipment through remote, mountainous terrain to capture towns that few foreign artists had ever documented. Color photo of Scilla, Italy. Its gray stone castle juts out protectively with the town spilling down the hill. It looks little changed from when Escher visited it almost 100 years ago. But despite the look, it has changed and continues to change since it was founded in the Trojan Wars ~1200AD.
September 27, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Scilla, il borgo sospeso tra mare, storia e leggenda
Scilla, il borgo sospeso tra mare, storia e leggenda
Tra le case di Chianalea, la spiaggia di Marina Grande e l’antico Castello Ruffo, il borgo della Costa Viola custodisce uno dei paesaggi più affascinanti della CalabriaChianalea, il borgo...
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August 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Lino Polimeni - RAGGIO DI SOLE – SPECIALE COSTA VIOLA (10.07.26)
https://www.pupia.tv - Lino Polimeni - RAGGIO DI SOLE – SPECIALE COSTA VIOLA Martedì 14 luglio vi porterò a bordo del catamarano Pink Tour per vivere un viaggio straordinario alla scoperta della splendida Costa Viola. Partiremo da Bagnara Calabra, tra mare cristallino, grotte spettacolari e panorami mozzafiato, navigando lungo uno dei tratti di costa più suggestivi della Calabria fino a raggiungere la splendida Chianalea di Scilla, il borgo marinaro conosciuto in tutto il mondo per le sue case affacciate sul mare. Al timone il comandante Polimeni, mentre il mio operatore di ripresa racconterà, attraverso immagini spettacolari, la bellezza di un territorio ricco di storia, cultura, tradizioni marinare e scorci unici. Un’esperienza emozionante che vi farà innamorare della Costa Viola e delle sue meraviglie. 📺 Raggio di Sole con Lino Polimeni 📆 In onda martedì 14 luglio 📺 TEN TV – Canale 12 🕒 Ore 15:00 🔁 Replica ore 23:00 🌐 In streaming su www.tenonline.tv ▶️ Rivedi tutti i nostri servizi sul canale YouTube Lino Polimeni. Buona visione! ☀️🎥 (10.07.26) La playlist di Lino Polimeni https://www.pupia.tv/playlist/Lino-Polimeni
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July 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Ontdek het verborgen pareltje van Calabrië: Scilla! 🏖️ Dit pittoreske kustdorp op een rotsachtige kaap ten noorden van Reggio Calabria biedt kristalhelder water en een authentieke sfeer. Bezoek de Chianalea-wijk met zijn rode en bruine huizen en het indrukwekkende Castello Ruffo met uitzicht op ...
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June 29, 2026 at 6:11 AM
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Descubre el secreto mejor guardado de la Costa Viola: Scilla, un pueblo costero auténtico en el norte de Reggio Calabria con vistas impresionantes al estrecho de Mesina. El barrio de Chianalea, con sus casas rojas y marrones que descienden hasta el mar, y el Castello Ruffo que domina el estrecho,...
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June 29, 2026 at 6:11 AM
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Scopri il borgo costiero più autentico d'Italia a #Scilla, in #Calabria! Questo piccolo paradiso sullo Stretto di Messina offre acque cristalline, case colorate a #Chianalea e il maestoso Castello Ruffo. Non perdere l'occasione di visitarla prima che diventi troppo famosa! 🚣‍♀️💕 #CostaViola
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June 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Descobrindo #Scilla na #Calábria! Essa vila costeira é um tesouro escondido com águas cristalinas e ruas estreitas cheias de charme. O bairro de #Chianalea com suas casas vermelhas e castanhas é imperdível! E com as melhorias nas infraestruturas, 2026 é o ano perfeito para visitar antes que vire ...
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June 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Entdecke das verborgene Juwel #Scilla in #Kalabrien! 🌊 Dieses charmante Küstendorf bietet kristallklares tyrrhenisches Wasser, das malerische Chianalea-Viertel und die imposante Castello Ruffo. Noch vor den Massen entdecken und die authentische Atmosphäre genießen, während die Infrastrukturinves...
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June 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Découvrez la beauté de la #CostaViola à Scilla, où vous pouvez visiter le Castello Ruffo et profiter des plages 🏖️. Pour une expérience culinaire inoubliable, essayez les restaurants d'espadon dans le quartier de #Chianalea 🍽️. En 2026, réservez votre hébergement face à la mer à #Scilla pour un...
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June 19, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Vandaag in #Calabrië, ontdek ik de charmante badplaats #Scilla, waar het #CastelloRuffo en het visserskwartier #Chianalea me bekoren 🌊🏖️😍
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June 19, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Hoy en #Italia, descubrí el encantador pueblo de Scilla en la #CostaViola, donde el Castello Ruffo y el barrio de Chianalea te esperan 🌊🏰. Disfruta de deliciosos platos de pez espada en #ScillaCalabria y relájate en sus hermosas playas 🌴 en un alojamiento con vistas al mar. ¡Un destino perfect...
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June 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Oggi a #Scilla scopriamo il Castello Ruffo 🏰, poi ci dirigiamo a #Chianalea per assaggiare i piatti tipici della Costa Viola 🍝. Dopo una giornata di sole sulla spiaggia di #MarinaGrande 🌟, il nostro viaggio è completo!
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June 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Explorando #CostaViola, descobri a encantadora Scilla Calábria, onde o Castello Ruffo e o bairro de #Chianalea me deixaram sem fôlego 🌟. Com #restaurantes de peixe-espada deliciosos e praias incríveis, é o destino perfeito para 2026 🌟🌟. Vou planejar minha viagem para aproveitar ao máximo essa ...
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June 19, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Discovering #ScillaCalabria's charming Castello Ruffo 🏰 and enjoying fresh swordfish at Marina Grande beach 🌊, exploring the picturesque Chianalea fishing village is a must #ItalianGetaway #TravelTips 🌴
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June 19, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Heute in #Kalabrien entdecken wir die wunderschöne #CostaViola 🌟. Scilla bietet uns den atemberaubenden #CastelloRuffo und die malerische #Chianalea 🌟. Ein perfekter Tag am Strand 🌴.
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June 19, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Explore #Scilla, one of Calabria's most beautiful coastal towns. Discover #Chianalea, Ruffo Castle, stunning beaches, and ancient legends. #Calabria #RuffoCastle #CastelloRuffo
June 4, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Located on the western coast of southern #Calabria, #Chianalea is one of the most distinctive historic fishing districts in Italy. #Scilla #CostaViola
Chianalea, the Charming District of Scilla, Calabria
Discover Chianalea, the picturesque seaside district of Scilla, famous for its waterfront houses, fishing heritage, and stunning views.
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June 1, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Il panino col pesce spada più famoso della Calabria si mangia a Scilla - Gambero Rosso
A Chianalea, il borgo sul mare di Scilla, Civico 5 prepara uno dei panini col pesce spada più conosciuti della Calabria tra feluche, salmoriglio e vicoli sullo Stretto
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May 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Sembra Venezia ma è nel cuore della Calabria: il borgo incantato dove le case nascono dal mare
Scopri Scilla e Chianalea, incantevoli luoghi di Calabria, dove il mare incontra la storia e la tradizione dei pescatori.
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April 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Chianalea?
February 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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This image depicts a person on a balcony overlooking the sea, likely in the charming fishing village of Chianalea within the town of Scilla, located in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
February 27, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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✈️ Chianalea di Scilla: Village de Pêcheurs Caché en Calabre

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Chianalea di Scilla: Village de Pêcheurs Caché en Calabre
Pas de rues, juste des barques devant les maisons. Chianalea di Scilla est un village de pêcheurs en Calabre entre mythologie et couchers de soleil violets.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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✈️ Chianalea di Scilla: Verborgen Vissersdorp in Calabrië

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Chianalea di Scilla: Verborgen Vissersdorp in Calabrië
Geen straten, alleen boten voor de deur. Chianalea di Scilla is een vissersdorp in Calabrië met oude mythologie en paarse zonsondergangen.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:08 AM