A short information view as far known about the motherland of our ancestors refering to the place of origin.
There are as well other important places that crossed our life path and presented shortly.

Longobucco, Province of Cosenza, Region "Calabria", Southern Italy

As known today, the main origin of the Family Name "Gulluscio" resides in the municipalities of Longobucco.

Among the first areas of Calabria for territorial extension, Longobucco is one of the main municipalities of the "Sila National Park" in southern Italy. From an historical point of view, Longobucco is also identified with the ancient city (pre Hellenic) "Temesa".
In the territory of Longobucco are silver mines whose exploitation is documented at least from the 12th and almost to the end of the 18th century.
In the 13th and 14th century maps the country is referred to as "Terre Longobucti," and "Longobucto".
Longobucco has always been the most named municipalities in the art of textiles although it is unknown when it started. At first textiles were created as a means of survival and later manufacturing of clothes for shelter from long winters.

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Region "Baden Württemberg", Southern Germany

Many Italians left in the early 60th their country to find better opportunities abroad. The destiny has direct the parents of Antonio to Heidenheim (Germany), where his sister and him were born and grow up.
Historical the first settlements in today's Heidenheim begun with the Roman Empire around 85 AD with the Castle Aquileia. In the 8th century Heidenheim was mentioned the first time in official documents. The creation of the city in the Middle Ages went hand in hand with the construction of Hellenstein Castle, which is the town's landmark.
Today Heidenheim is a modern medium city with the headquarters of the Voith industrial company and Hartmann Group (an international company that produces and sells medical and care products).

Esslingen am Neckar, Region "Baden Württemberg", Southern Germany

The origin of the Antonio's wife and the birth of his first daughter is associated with the town Esslingen am Neckar.
Esslingen was first mentioned close to the end of the 8th century as Ezlinga (french influence). Around 800 it became a market town with certified market rights in 866 AD. Esslingen became a major center of trade on the route between Italy, Switzerland and northern Germany. In the middle age many wars have influence the city and its population.
Esslingen is one of the few old cities in Germany that have survived the Second World War. Over 1200 years of history have left their mark on Esslingen's architecture and art.
One can dive into the basements and catacombs of the Esslingen's underworld, let themselves be illuminated by night-time spirits or ghosts.
The house of Kessler is Germany's oldest producer of sparkling wines with historical roots in the Champagne region.

Schnaittach, Region "Bayern (part 'Franken')", Southern Germany

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