The town which invented its own sun
The Italian village of Viganella, shadowed by mountains for three winter months, implemented an innovative solution to its darkness. In 2006, a large, computer-controlled mirror was installed on a nearby peak, reflecting sunlight into the village square for six hours daily. This project, costing €100,000, aimed to improve residents' well-being and foster social interaction during the gloomy winter season.
The Italian village of Viganella, shadowed by mountains for three winter months, implemented an innovative solution to its darkness. In 2006, a large, computer-controlled mirror was installed on a nearby peak, reflecting sunlight into the village square for six hours daily. This project, costing €100,000, aimed to improve residents' well-being and foster social interaction during the gloomy winter season.
