Calcata, Italy: The grooviest medieval village in Italy

By Steve Meacham
October 22 2016 - 12:15am
Calcata is a rabbit warren of cobbled streets, with tiny stone houses piled one on top of the other.
Calcata is a rabbit warren of cobbled streets, with tiny stone houses piled one on top of the other.
Calcata's Rock Cafe appears to be fascinated by musicians who died young. Photo: Steve Meacham
Calcata's Rock Cafe appears to be fascinated by musicians who died young. Photo: Steve Meacham
Calcata sits perched on a clifftop. Photo: iStock
Calcata sits perched on a clifftop. Photo: iStock
Old medieval village of Calcata - Lazio. Photo: iStock
Old medieval village of Calcata - Lazio. Photo: iStock

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