Grottole is a small town in southern Italy with a vibrant and welcoming community. It doesn’t take long to feel at home here: As you walk through its streets, you will be greeted by friends on every corner.

We want to share this experience with you.

Meet the People of Grottole

Learn about Grottole

Grottole is a beautiful hillside town in the Basilicata region in southern Italy.

Inhabited since prehistoric times Grottole was once a crossroads of people and economies from north to south. However, today its historic center has only 300 inhabitants and has 629 abandoned houses.

Learn more

About the Project

In November 2024, we – Sarah Locher and Christoph Labacher – spent five weeks in Grottole as part of an artist residency organized by Wonder Grottole.

With this project, we aim to capture and document the vibrant and diverse community of Grottole.

Learn more