A House So Narrow, Two Can’t Walk Side by Side

News Desk 

Islamabad: Casa do Corivo, famously dubbed the ‘House of Spite,’ stands as a unique architectural oddity nestled in Petralia Sottana, a village ensconced on the picturesque island of Sicily, Italy.

This quaint village, home to a population of approximately two thousand residents, finds its tranquil abode at the heart of Mount Madonie in the province of Palermo, Sicily’s capital city.

The Casa do Corivo garners attention as the world’s narrowest house, its slender dimensions earning it both awe and curiosity from visitors far and wide.

This two-story structure, comprising a ground floor and an upper level, measures a mere one meter in width, rendering it a marvel of architectural ingenuity.

Despite its diminutive stature, the Casa do Corivo harbors a tumultuous history intertwined with a dispute between neighbors, lending credence to its moniker, the ‘House of Spite.’ 

Legend has it that the house’s construction in the 1950s arose from a contentious feud between two neighbors.

In an act of revenge, the aggrieved party designed the house in such a manner as to obstruct the neighboring property’s window view, thereby symbolizing their disdain and animosity.

While the house’s narrow width renders it impractical for full-time habitation and even challenging for the passage of two individuals simultaneously, its significance as a testament to human emotions and architectural eccentricity remains undeniable.

Thus, the Casa do Corivo stands not only as a physical structure but also as a tangible embodiment of human emotions and the power of architectural expression.