Caterina

Together with her husband Domenico, Catarina runs Grottole’s unofficial but uncontested center: Barzoletta.

Caterina

How long have you been living in Grottole?

I lived here for 5 years. Then I moved with my family to Turin. But I came back here after 10 years.

What made you come back?

We came back because all our family members are here and you live here very peacefully.

How long has your family been living here?

My grandparents and great-grandparents are originally from Grottole.

How has Grottole changed since your childhood?

Unfortunately the population is decreasing but it has developed a bit in tourism in recent years when new people arrived.

What is the most special thing about Grottole?

Wherever you look, you have a beautiful panoramic view.

What is your favorite place in all of Grottole?

The Castello Sichinulfo.

Who cooks the best food in Grottole?

The grandmothers.

Is there any product your family produces for themselves?

Unfortunately no.

What’s your favorite memory of Grottole?

Spending my adolescence here and having friendships that will remain forever.

What’s something you can do better than anyone else?

I really like meeting people and making everyone feel at ease.

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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.

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