Home turf of the ‘Ndrangheta
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Pentedattilo, a village on the cliffs of Monte Calvario. Roger Wehrli -
Children playing in the San Luca church. Roger Wehrli -
Dancing the tarantella during a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Polsi. The Sanctuary is an important meeting place, particularly for the godfathers of the ‘Ndrangheta, who meet there once a year. Roger Wehrli -
Garbage bin riddled with bullet holes in San Luca. Roger Wehrli -
The road to the Aspromonte national park. Roger Wehrli -
Aspromonte, home of the Mafia but also of resistance. Roger Wehrli -
Heading home after mass. Roger Wehrli -
A tough but hospitable land. Roger Wehrli -
A group of children before mass. In the far left, the Plati police office. Roger Wehrli -
Making an offering near the Sanctuary of Madonna di Polsi. Roger Wehrli -
Wind farm located in the Aspromonte national park. Roger Wehrli -
Taking a Sunday stroll around San Luca. Roger Wehrli -
One of many abandoned houses around Aspromonte. Roger Wehrli -
View of the Montalto (1,995 metres), the highest peak in the Aspromonte. Roger Wehrli
Aspromonte is where the celebrated Italian bandit Giuseppe Musoline, aka "King of the Aspromonte", was born. It is also the cradle of the 'Ndrangheta, the notorious Calabrian Mafia clan.
This content was published on May 18, 2012 - 11:00
The Aspromonte, a region in southern Italy that stretches from the coastline to the peak of the Montalto at an altitude of 1,995 metres, occupies several pages in Italy's history books. It is a region of endless natural, cultural and artisic beauty but has also been the scene of numerous tragedies. Swiss photographer Roger Wehrli captured its mystique. (Photos: Roger Wehrli)
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