The Economic Times

In 2021, Sicilian photographer Giuseppe Peri stitched drone photos of Centuripe into one image. Two years later, it produced a viral sensation, turning the ancient town into a global attraction for its remarkable human-shaped outline

A Sicilian village named Centuripe was discovered to resemble a human form from above. Photographer Pio Andrea Peri captured this unique geographical feature using his drone. His viral images revealed the town's five-pointed sprawl, which dates from the 16th century. The ancient town was strategically built on a hill, offering commanding views. This discovery has sparked renewed interest and tourism in the historic Sicilian settlement.