I hope you'll enjoy this very peculiar town (only 9 residents! Of course many have their 2nd homes here anyway), made famous by *Escher* in one of his work (link here = www.wikiart.org/en/m-c-escher/castrovalva ) A Huge Special "Thank You" to the *New Patreon supporter, Catherine R.* !

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed Aziz , though many are 2nd homes of course!

There you go, casually walking down the street, when suddenly something catches your eye. You stop, turn, and go back a couple of steps just to show us some beautiful yellow roses in the window. Riccardo, it's these little delights that make your videos stand out from the others.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dear Sharon)

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Always shocked by your knowledge I must say, Vega

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@vegavit2984 Ad ogni modo una conoscenza straordinaria. Chissà se conosci ... l'eremo di San Michele di Caprile )) Sono stato li poco tempo fa... un posto veramente unico..c'erano degli "hill climber" vicino (proprio a due passi) che non sapevano neanche dell'esistenza di tale eremo :/

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh la mitica Vespa! Il modello 'storico' o la versione moderna?

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Stupenda allora )

This why people should know that Italy is more than just Rome. The beautiful villages with green hills, parks, plazas, gardens, and wonderful finds around every corner. This is the Italy I remember and thank you so much Riccardo for bringing and sharing to everyone on your channel.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Lawsonartzy! In a way... when I started more than 2 years ago, the idea was just that,to show the unusual towns and to let people know that there aren't only Capri, Positano, Rome, Florence and Venice... in tiny yet mostly unknown towns, there are some hidden gems which are incredibly stunning and of extremely high artist value. Who knows if the channel will grow more... I hope to show more

Wow hats off to the men who built this town. Excellent drone footage and you are a power walker taken us along for the ride. We appreciate all your work. Thanks

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! Indeed, in some of these towns, walking up and down can be quite..."demanding" as there are all steep alleys. But totally worth it. Loved and love Abruzzo. Some more videos will follow. Wish you a nice week ahead!

Благодарим Ви,че ни давате възможност да се насладим на тези кътчета в Италия. Бъдете живи и здрави.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie Nevena 👐

It's amazing places like this still exist. The views and the winding paths. ❤❤❤

@StillWanderer

Жыл бұрын

Ciao Claude, oh...One of the nicest towns I've ever visited, Castrovalva....

Un borgo incredibile.....complimenti!!!!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

D'accordo davvero Paola, uno dei più bei borghi mai visitati devo dire... una scoperta incredibile è stato Castrovalva. L'Abruzzo è semplicemente magnifico

Amazing video as always! I feel like walking in a nice tour with a good friend 🌷🌷🌷

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Shaimaa, thank you so much, so happy to see you liked also this very small town. I agree in a way it's like a virtual walk with friends like this, in a virtual way!

Que bonito lugar, me hiciste viajar, pero por qué está tan solo, no se ve gente en la calle o por lo menos por donde caminaste, muy silencio 🇲🇽❤🇮🇹

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Lucyna de acuerdo, lugar impresionante! Me entristeció ver a unas pocas personas, era domingo por la noche, así que ... ¡no lo sé! ¡Me alegro de que lo hayas disfrutado!

Lovely place,thanks for sharing!😊

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Angela, indeed lovely, agreed for sure

Bellissimo, complimenti anche per i video precedenti. Da abruzzese le consiglio Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Castel del Monte e se riesce anche Rocca Calascio, posti magici.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille Giovanni, davvero. Felice che possano piacere questi video; è iniziato tutto 2 annetti fa, un po' per gioco devo dire. Ormai invece mi ci sto impegnando sempre più. L'abruzzo è stupendo, sicuramente visiterò tutti e 3, conosco Santo Stefano bene , ci sono stato molte volte, ma a Castel del Monte mai e a Rocca Calascio da piccolo! DI sicuro ci andrò prima o poi. Non sono molto distante da Roma sud!

Fantastic views of the city and nature !!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Sam , thank you so much as always!

@samsarkisyan

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer You're welcome as always my friend!!

j adore les vieilles pierres ,et ces paysages tres beaux

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Merci Cher Line, je pense aussi, les paysages de Abruzzo...👐

Stunning town with beautiful views all around...loved your drone intro as always..thanks my friend

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Sudip, happy you enjoyed also this new walk. A different town this time...very empty but charming

What a peacefull town with a splendid view. So well mantained. Abruzzo is indeed beautiful.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Fabio and I agree 100%. Abruzzo is stunning. I'll show definitely more in the next weeks. I'm concentrating on this beautiful region lately. Lots of gems around for sure

Estou impressionada com Castrovalva. Desde a fabulosa e imponente vista entre as montanhas, até as mais estreitas vias......tudo o que vi foi absolutamente fascinante. Tudo isso com apenas 9 habitantes! Quero muito estar aí, um dia. Grazie, Ric!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh... Castrovalva... uma das cidades mais bonitas que já visitei, devo dizer, querida Mari. Que bom que você descobriu este passeio do ano passado... Cidade deslumbrante mesmo... uma daquelas cidades onde eu gostaria de morar, devo acrescentar. Abruzzo é impressionante

Splendido borgo dell'appennino abruzzese👍❤️

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Stupendo davvero Domenico, come tutto l'Abruzzo devo dire

Wow, houses on top of mountain👍

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

thx

Thank you for a gorgeous video. To walk around Castrovalva and see the amazing sights of the nearby mountains and especially the panorama of the valley spread out below is stupendous. Thank you also for the other videos from Abruzzi towns. Simply great. Hope there are more to come from the Province of L'Aquila.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Robinson, very glad you enjoyed them. Loved Castrovalva A LOT actually... maybe more than many other towns. Abruzzo is truly stunning. More will surely come, I'm now concentrating more on this beautiful region and slowly slowly, I'll be able to cover it quite a lot. It takes time and dedication though, and... good and sunny weekends :) But surely more towns will follow.

This town is fascinating, and only 9 inhabitants....but it's so well kept. The views are incredible, of the hills and valleys then the mountains beyond. Seems like they have a sense of humour too, the weather prediction "instrument", then the "toilet with a view" Your drone video showed perfectly how this town is perched right on a ridge. Love the sleeping cats. A great find, Riccardo 👍, thank you 😊

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Geraldine, happy to see you again) indeed.. loved it very very much. I was impressed also by how very well kept it was too. Lovely lovely ✌️

@geraldinehadiwidjaja7421

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer is Castrovalva difficult to get to?

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

​@@geraldinehadiwidjaja7421 It's not super super difficult Geraldine, it's rather close to the beautiful town of Anversa degli ABruzzi, it's maybe a 20 minute drive from there though... the road, although in very good conditions, is quite narrow, and there's even a tunnel which is quite narrower as well. But it's a stunning scenery drive from the valley up to the town. The problem is finding a spot to park the car, but on the long stretch of road that ends up in the town it's possible to park on the side, though if you need to get back, you need to turn around the car and.... it was rather tricky)

@geraldinehadiwidjaja7421

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer thanks for the info, Riccardo. As we don't drive, it would be difficult to get to towns like these.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@geraldinehadiwidjaja7421 In a way yup Geraldine, without a car would be quite tough, for sure, unfortunately. Actually , I have to say that , very unfortunately, many towns aren't well connected by public transport in many parts of the "inner Italy", as it's quite hard to move around between one and another withough a car. It's a sad state of affairs actually... and maybe the primary reason for some tourism issues...

Wow!!Very beautiful Video.Thank you for sharing

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

thx

É muito bom passear pelas cidades antigas da Itália, obrigado 💖 parabéns 💖

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Ciao Lupita, obrigado! Como sempre, e tenha uma boa noite. Vou postar uma caminhada ao pôr do sol esta noite ... na Ligúria. Espero que gostem. É a "cidade dos poetas"!

Silent beauty everywhere , in sharp contrast with India where there is nothing seen except people and noise . Wonderful place shown . Best wishes .

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Rajyashree, glad you also found Castrovalva interesting and fascinating; silent beauty, I agreed. I remember there was a small group of people talking in the middle of the town (and the video), but I didn't want to disturb them and didn't film that part. Very moody town, loved it very much as well

Wow Italy has so many amazing places to visit. This town is really fascinating because of where its situated (stunning views from the drone intro) and for how so few residents live there. It seems so quiet and tranquil. Wonder if its like that all throughout the year or if more people visit during the summer. Couldn't help but laugh at the translation of the sign at 33:50. 😂 Enjoyed this tour. Keep up the great work and thanks for showing us these wonderful and unique places in your country.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Lang! Glad ou liked Castovalva, I just loved this town... so tiny yet so charming and with those little peculiarities like that sign which were quite amusing for sure...) I'm happy for your continual support; after so much time it's like we're all a group of friends here, quite an difference like this, and not so "virtual" as it may appear. Wish you a nice week ahead

@ACLang-hj9np

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer I wish you also a wonderful week my friend. I still have yet to watch your current video of Anversa degli Abruzzi. Will post a comment when I'm done. But it looks quite interesting! Take care.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACLang-hj9np Thank you Dear Lang

What an amazing village ❤️👍 Well kept and the flower pots are beautiful 🌸❤️

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Loved it very much as well Angela, stunning place...love Abruzzo A LOT

What an eagle nest! In all your videos, I'm amazed by the solidity of medieval stone works (in houses etc) even in such small localities. And also by their good preservation and restoration.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Andrei! Happy to read from you. Agreed, some of those towns are incredibly well kept and the artisans that worked on the prime materials back then were masters. If also contemporary ones are similar around here I cannot tell, but these medieval towns...always wanted to see where Escher painted that beautiful lithograph. First time I went. Sad not many people around even though on a Sunday evening but still Charming in its own *stony* way

They captured the video in an antique and cool way, so I enjoyed it with a cool feeling.👏 Have a beautiful day.😊

@spaniardsrmoors6817

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

It's amazing to see in your drone footage how those buildings have stayed all these years on a mountain!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Jess ciao! Indeed, such a amazing place... LOOK here at Escher's lithograph )) Link = www.wikiart.org/en/m-c-escher/castrovalva

@jessicabey275

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer that is beautiful, you don't see those to often

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicabey275 Indeed Jess, love Escher myself, so I had to check on this town. Stunning place. I can understand why he was so taken from it

@jessicabey275

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer oh I didn't get an email from you if you sent one from the other day. It's no big deal if you didn't I just didn't want you to think I was ignoring you if so

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

I'll check Jess, haven't touched emails for days ://

Just wow! Love your videos!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Espetacular como os demais vídeos! Mais uma vez obrigada pelo excelente passeio. A vista sobre a cidade foi incrível. 😎

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Querida Jussara, fico sempre feliz em te ver de volta) Adorei muito a cidade também, linda, como toda a região de Abruzzo. Obrigado pelos elogios, muito emocionado.

@jussarabastosbastos2904

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer 🇧🇷💕

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jussarabastosbastos2904 Jussara, errei com os idiomas :) Peça desculpas! Corrigido)) Eu uso o google tradutor))

@jussarabastosbastos2904

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer Não querido, pode continuar com este, É LINDO !!!😍 Obrigada pelo cuidado.🥰🥰🥰

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

🤗✌️

Bonito pueblo ubicado en la cima de una montaña como si fuese una fortaleza y rodeado también por montañas, me sorprendió que esté tan limpio con sus casas bien cuidadas y calles adoquinadas. Mi estimado Riccardo en este video sentí cierto misterio y suspenso porque conforme caminabas sentía que alguien podía aparecer en forma repentina, de nuevo muchas gracias por tan bello recorrido, saludos desde 🇲🇽 cuídate 🤗.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Querida Lupita, en cierto modo estoy de acuerdo contigo, pero créeme, parece lúgubre pero en realidad estaba bastante animado. Pero tiene un encanto especial ... como un pueblo fantasma. Aunque me encantó. Algo especial en estas ciudades de Abruzzo seguro. Siempre feliz de que disfrutes de los videos) Te mostraré un video de Liguria mañana, tal vez al atardecer

@lupitadiaz177

2 жыл бұрын

Cierto Riccardo se ve que tiene mucha vida este encantador pueblo, por lo bien cuidadas que están las casas y calles y la antigüedad que deben tener, parece sacado de una novela☺️ gracias, con gusto espero el siguiente video, bonita tarde.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@lupitadiaz177 Gracias Lupita, de hecho, tan bien cuidado ... Ojalá todos los pueblos fueran así. Que tengas una buena noche tú también Lupita

@lupitadiaz177

2 жыл бұрын

Riccardo felicidades por tener un país tan bello con tanta historia, cultura y la magia del pasado. Además me sorprendió al final del video ver los botes de basura bien clasificados. 😉 Acá no hay eso en las calles.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@lupitadiaz177 Desafortunadamente, no en todas partes es así :( Pero estaba feliz de ver una ciudad así no muy lejos de Roma Lupita

Very beautitul!

@StillWanderer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marina, and I agree.. Castrovalva is truly STUNNING. One of the nicest town I've walked so far... and the road to reach it ... by car was also mesmerizing... quite a peculiar town, not so famous

What a nice town. The drone footages are very beautiful are amazing.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Reise

So beautiful place!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie Elisa) Agreed... loved Castrovalva VERY Much myself too

Its like a scene from a fantasy movie 🥰😍🤩

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Seph.. castrovalva is a real gem

We’ve been following you from the beginning and researching a good deal of Italy. This village is stunning and a well maintained. That is what we love about Italy is the preservation and celebration of Italian culture and history. Gorgeous views and town. Too bad only a few residents. But only noticed one Vendesi sign. Were you able to park nearby? Are there shops and restaurants also nearby the hill town?

@jimlaird4808

2 жыл бұрын

Ottimo lavoro! Grazie Mille!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Jim & Betty, Thank you so much , indeed you've been among the Earliest Fans and Supporters and I never forget that and I'm always thankful for this guys Guys! Loved this town very much; I knew it before, as I love Escher, though I never went....as far as I understood there are really only 9 permanent inhabitants, but the others have their 2nd-homes there for sure. I saw actually a couple more "Vendesi" before leaving, especially on the southern part where I couldn't film as they were making some restoration on the pavement. I noticed 1 bar and a small shop (very small) at the end of the walk, though I suspect the majority of groceries and stuff are bought a little bit away from it, n the nearby town of "Anversa degli Abruzzi" (I'll show this walk video of this town in the near future too!). It's quite close by car, maybe 15-20 minutes or so. The problem I found with Castovalva is parking the car. The stunning road finishes basically where I started filming and cars were parked on the road itself. To "turn around" the car and go backward toward the valley was a little discomforting, but it's possible. Some cars as you saw entered the village but stopped near the bar!

Very beautiful....I always Wonder when I see your video tour why many places in Italy which are very beautiful are always quiet except for tourist places...where are the people what do they do..

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much MelLina, glad you enjoy the videos! Indeed, I was a little impressed by the lack of people as well, considering it was a Sunday evening ; I surely expected more. Sometimes it happens that some towns are more empty than others though!

Nice

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Payal, agreed, it's a very beautiful tiny town

Ho visitato il borgo la settimana scorsa: non sapevo che a 25 chilometri da casa mia esistesse un posto davvero fantastico!

@StillWanderer

Жыл бұрын

Bellissima davvero Vincenzo. Anch'io non abito molto lontano ma non c'ero mai stato prima

Dios que precioso Que afán de vivir ahí

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Pienso mucho en el mismo Joaquin, lugar impresionante, tan tranquilo y encantador. Seguro que me gustaría vivir allí también.

@joaquinlabate4208

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer yo quizás pueda vivir tengo una tía solo me falta terminar el secundario y hacer la ciudadanía

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

@@joaquinlabate4208 Oh, qué suerte tienes, Joaquin, así que tienes oportunidades a una edad tan joven ... Me estoy acercando a los 40 (!)

@joaquinlabate4208

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer la verdad soy buen chico y me lo merezco si todo sale bien nadie me quitará lo bailado

@joaquinlabate4208

2 жыл бұрын

@@StillWanderer si todo sale bien es muy posible

It's really amazing how all these medieval towns in center Italy, small or large share the same architecture, well preserved for such a long time. Their ancestors really appreciated God's creation and capitalized on it. Hillside towns, surrounded by mountains. The artist, name, Escher could be derived from the same Biblical name "Esther". Drone intro is fabulous. I enjoyed video. OK

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Ciao Esther, glad to see you again and glad you enjoyed also this new tour of a tiny town. Agreed abou eveything, loved it too myself I must say. I loved being there... after the walk it was nice to relax a bit enjoying the views. A shame not many people were around, although it was a Sunday evening.

Nice house

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Which one exactly Payal? I loved the town, lots of beautiful houses there for sure

finally Abruzzo

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Love it Mauro. More video will follow of this beautiful region. Grazie! Riccardo

I wonder what the people did for a living back when this town was built. I don't see any farm land around

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Good question... There are Avery thought not easily reached or seen. Mostly it was agriculture back then ...

Marshal from Indonesia, im enjoy

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

👍

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille Daniel, happy you enjoyed also this new tour

Where is everybody? Pranzo?

@StillWanderer

Жыл бұрын

)) Not many tourists in these towns I show... they are not as famous as other ones, even though they should be more famous. And many people are not living there anymore :/

So this is the REAL Castrovalva!! and here I thought that city didn't exist. I couldn't find the Master in this video....oh well.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Same as me kkak, read from Escher works but never saw before. Stunning place it is

You would have to be very fit to live in this place as it is obvious that driving cars there would be impossible -even a bike would be hazardous!

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed Kalo, it isn't definitely easily accessible. There's a tiny parking spot before the town itself, and the people mostly park on the road. It's quite hard to make a "turn-around", as I had to experience it myself. Lovely place anyway, loved it to bits

Where have all the people gone or they are invisible to the eyes.

@StillWanderer

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, so few people there !