Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità (1198) : 88060 Badolato, Province of Catanzaro, Italy

A church with a lovely view, it could have been a place of defense. It was open because they had just celebrated a wedding.

Unfortunately, as often happens in Italy, the church was closed, and there was no indication of opening hours or who to contact for a visit. Inside are remains of Byzantine-era frescoes.... …

An ancient medieval Basilian center dating back to the 10th century, located three kilometers from the town. Known as such for the group of statues once housed there, the structure features a picturesque arcaded portico covered with wooden beams.