The Sculpture Park
Starts at 6€
A journey through stone and poetry with Franco. Discover the Sculpture Park nearby the town of Maierà alongside Franco — the artist and sculptor who has transformed stone into emotion, and poetry into living form. Every sculpture holds a story, a thought, a fragment of soul. As you explore the park, Franco will guide you among more than two thousand hand-carved works, sharing the inspirations and meanings behind his creations. An experience where art and nature merge — a place where every stone speaks, and every encounter leaves its mark.
Location: Maierà, Calabria (19.3 km from Scalea ~ 26 minutes)
Highlights:
Guided tour of the Maierà Sculpture Park with Franco, creator of more than 2,000 pieces.
Stories and explanations behind the sculptures.
Questions with the artist.
A place of art, nature, and breath taking views.
Sculptor in Action
Starts at 12€
Watch art take shape right before your eyes! In this exclusive experience, Franco welcomes you into his Sculpture Park and shows you how a simple stone can be transformed into a unique creation. As you explore the park, Franco will guide you through more than two thousand hand-carved works, sharing how each piece was born.
Location: Maierà, Calabria (19.3 km from Scalea ~ 26 minutes)
Highlights:
Guided tour of the Sculpture Park with Franco, the artist and sculptor.
Live demonstration: from raw stone to finished sculpture.
Explanation of Franco’s techniques, tools, and inspirations.
Opportunity for questions and direct conversation with the artist.
Walk through the garden surrounded by nature and decorated with Franco’s sculptures.
Sculpture Park: Stations of the Cross
Starts at 6€
An experience that weaves together art and spirituality in the heart of Calabrian nature. Franco will guide you along a unique path through the Stations of the Cross sculptures — entirely created by his own hands with devotion and mastery. Each piece represents a moment of the sacred story, transforming stone into a language of faith, silence, and profound reflection. After the visit, you’ll have time to pause in the park’s designated meditation areas, breathing in the quiet found between mountains and sea. Bring a simple packed lunch and enjoy this place of peace, where art becomes prayer and nature invites contemplation.
Location: Maierà, Calabria (19.3 km from Scalea ~ 26 minutes)
Highlights:
Guided tour of the Maierà Sculpture Park with a focus on the Stations of the Cross created entirely by Franco.
Quiet spaces for prayer and meditation.
Option to bring a packed lunch and enjoy the park and surrounding nature.
Poetry & Sculpture
Starts at 6€
An experience for those who love to be inspired. In the heart of the Sculpture Park at Maierà, surrounded by more than two thousand hand-carved works, Franco will share the poems born from his intimate dialogue with stone. Bring a notebook with you — you may feel moved to write your own words, embraced by silence, wind, and art. An invitation to pause, listen, and create.
Location: Maierà, Calabria (19.3 km from Scalea ~ 26 minutes)
Highlights:
Guided visit of the Sculpture Park with Franco with a specific focus on Franco’s original poetry.
Free time to write or sketch in the quiet spaces immersed in nature.
Design your own Sculpture
Starts at 46€
A creative and meaningful experience for those who dream of leaving their mark. After a guided visit of the Sculpture Park, you’ll work alongside Franco to design a sculpture that reflects your personality and vision. You will then have the option to leave your piece in the park — accompanied by a plaque with your name, country, and year of creation — or have it sent to your home as a special keepsake. The cost of creating the sculpture (based on your chosen design) and shipping fees (if desired) will be calculated separately.
Location: Maierà, Calabria (19.3 km from Scalea ~ 26 minutes)
Highlights:
Introductory tour of the Sculpture Park with Franco.
Personalised creative consultation with the artist.
Concept design of a unique sculpture and quote for the creation.
Option to leave your sculpture in the park with a personalised plaque or arrange shipment to your home (on request).
Plants of Calabria: Stories & Traditions
Starts at 6€
Traditional Plants: A walk through art and nature, led by Franco, who shares his personal knowledge of the plants of the past that grow in the Sculpture Park. You'll discover curiosities, stories, and traditional uses — including those related to folk medicine that have been passed down over time.
Location: Maierà, Calabria (19.3km from Scalea ~26 minutes)
Highlights:
Visit to the Sculpture Park with Franco.
A tour of approximately 30 traditional plants in the garden.
Stories and curiosities about the plants' origins and uses.
