Il Paesino

Overview

Founded by the Duke of Calabria in 1081 when the Normans ruled the peninsula and Robert Giscard was the first Duke of Calabria, Il Paesino became a familiar stopping off point to the First Crusaders in the 11th century A.D. Some say that the Knights Templar later used Il Paesino as a base and the Holy Grail was once here or is still hidden away within the city. Like many southern Italian towns, Il Paesino was a victim of emigration, and became largely abandoned. But with marvelous centuriesold original structures waiting to be revitalized, a company was formed to preserve Il Paesino’s rich history and culture.
To achieve this goal, we have designed a plan to restore Il Paesino’s abandoned properties while saving as much of the original structures as possible and using all local materials and craftsmanship.