Ricadi
Italy
Visit to the Onion Farm
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Ricadi, and specifically to the majestic Promontory of Capo Vaticano—a place that the illustrious writer Giuseppe Berto described as his 'second land.' Perched high above the Tyrrhenian Sea, you are standing in a…
Listen in the app2The Oracle of Manto and the Myth of Ulysses
The origins of Capo Vaticano are deeply entwined with the legendary voyages of antiquity. As you gaze at the granite rocks jutting into the sea, imagine them as the 'monstrous giants' described in legend, attempting to assault…
Listen in the app3White Granite and Geological Wonders
Beyond its mythological allure, Capo Vaticano is a site of immense interest for the global geological community. The promontory reaches a maximum height of 124 meters and is composed of a very special type of granite—the…
Listen in the app4Grotticelle and the Shepherd's Caves
Descending from the heights, we arrive at the Bay of Grotticelle, perhaps the most characteristic beach of the Ricadi coast. Its name, which translates to 'Little Caves,' tells a story of the area’s dual nature as both a maritime…
Listen in the app5The MuRi — A Network of Diffuse Museums
Ricadi is not just a place of natural beauty; it is a center of 'multidisciplinary' culture, managed through a sensitive network known as the MuRi (Museums of Ricadi). This project consists of five exhibition centers located…
Listen in the app6Red Gold — The Onion Museum at the Station
One of the most unique stops in the MuRi network is located within the Ricadi railway station itself: the museum dedicated to the 'Red Gold of Calabria'—the Red Onion of Tropea. While the onion bears the name of the nearby town,…
Listen in the app7Torre Marrana and the Coastal Defense
In the locality of Brivadi stands the Torre Marrana, a 16th-century defense tower that represents a critical chapter in the history of the Calabrian coast. During the Aragonese and Spanish dominations, this territory was…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through Ricadi and Capo Vaticano comes to a close, take one last look at the 'stupendous view' from the promontory. We have traversed a landscape of myth and reality, from the ancient prophecies of the oracle Manto…
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What is Ricadi?
Ricadi is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6238, 15.8663 |
| Last updated |