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There’s only one way into and out of Civita — across very steep concrete footbridge suspended over a deep canyon.
It could be worse. Until 1965, visitors had to hike up a donkey trail to reach ‘‘the dying city.’’
Written Jun 14, 2003
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Favorite thing: At the far end there is a walkway that temptingly leads down the valley. Since there was a couple obviously deeply in love further down, I decided to take this shot and head back into the village.
Fondest memory: This gives you a good idea of the type of erosion of the clay based surface that has caused Civita to slowly slip into the gorge below.
These hills are a couple of kilometres away but feature the same type of soil.
Written Apr 17, 2004
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Favorite thing: After the compulsory shot of the setting, this is the second most photographed site.
Now, sure it had some atmosphere and some authenticity about it and was mildly interesting but, again I have to say, I'd much rather be elsewhere like Pitigliano or such. There's very little of the place and all the side streets I walked down quickly led to dead ends.
Written Apr 17, 2004
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Favorite thing: The modern bridge, erected so you could access the place, leads to this scenario just before you actually get inside the village.
On the other side of these walls I distinctly remember seeing a private doorway that certainly seemed to be in use but, judging by the proximity of the gorge, the doorway appeared to be heading into oblivion.
Written Apr 17, 2004
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Once a thriving medieval commercial and religious center, and proud birthplace of St. Bonaventure, Civita (pronounced CHEE-vee-tah) has only 15 permanent residents — all elderly women who have nowhere...
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