Comune di Placanica

<< One of the most characteristic town of Calabria; we lingered a long time to draw the singular place >>. Edward Lear, << Trip through Calabria >>

Bibliography

Maria Pia Divino.'Guida di Placanica'. Arti grafiche edizioni, 2009

Celestino Gagliardi. 'Placanica - Paesaggi dell'anima', 2007

Edward Lear. 'Diario di un viaggio a piedi'. Laruffa editore, 2003

Imma Divino.' Placanica'. Arti grafiche edizioni, 2002

Maria Pia Divino. 'Il catasto onciario di Placanica'. Arti grafiche edizioni, 2000

XIX World Day of the Sick

Borgo in fiore (photo 2010)

2010 Feb 10 - 11
(At the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rock in Santa Sunday).
XIX World Day of the Sick.
The solemn candlelight vigil and other major celebrations will feature a program of the two dates.
Program

The "Borgo in fiore", organized by the Common of Placanica, is the summer appointment not to lose. The event, that annually counts an increasing number of consents, enchants the visitors dragged from the suggestive scenery of a historical center exalted by smell of ancient tastes, various artistic exposures (painting and local craftsmanship) ,dances and popular music. The Demonstration finishes with the enchanting Candilara: the Suburb ia entirely illuminated by lights of candles.