Every mountain village here has its own very distinctive look; Motrone perched under a giant rock called ‘il bucine’ has particularly well-kept houses, quaint corners and an old church dedicated to Saint Giusto hovering above the twenty-odd remaining inhabitants like a hen guarding its chicks.

The site was originally occupied by a castle the remains of which are incorporated into some of the buildings. The whole village is surrounded by lush chestnut forests filled with a plethora of mushrooms at this time of year.