Tucked away in the charming town of Petralia Sottana, in the heart of Sicily’s magnificent Madonie mountains, is an odd sight that attracts tourists worldwide. Take a look at Casa du Currivu, also known as the “House of Spite,” a building whose unique narrow frame and fascinating backstory challenge convention.
With its narrow top level only one meter wide, this two-story wonder piques people’s curiosity and inspires stories of rivalries and resentment.
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The history of Casa du Currivu is lost in detail. However, it is reported that the strange house was built in the 1950s due to a dispute between two neighbors. The neighbors next door had to approve before homeowners could expand their vertical living area by adding a floor, as was typical in those days. In this case, the owner of Casa du Currivu decided to seek revenge after losing a neighbor’s respect.
Building a second story adjacent to an existing building required approval from the neighbors, whereas building at a set distance did not. As a result, the despised owner of Casa du Currivu built the thinnest house to obscure his neighbor’s view, aware that he would never be able to use the floor as a living space.
The inside of the House of Spite is mostly empty. It has nothing inside but a stairwell and a few windows. It was built solely to irritate a neighbor out of spite.
Casa du Currivu is one of Sicily’s most famous structures today and a renowned tourist destination in Petralia Sottana.
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