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Sperlinga, when rock becomes a home
The castle and rock settlement reveal another relationship with space.
Sperlinga’s medieval castle is integrated into the rock. Below it, caves, steps and passages preserve a settlement linked by the regional tourism portal to rural life.
Stone is more than a backdrop: it shapes the architecture of living. The story invites attention to materials and uses, while distinguishing historic heritage from the needs of contemporary housing.
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