Armenian Monastery Built Within Rugged Cliffs
Nestled among rugged cliffs, this Armenian monastery gets its name from the spear that pierced Jesus. In the early fourth…
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The Graves And Stories of Père Lachaise Cemetery
Père Lachaise Cemetery, established by Napoleon, remained relatively unknown until an ingenious publicity campaign by its directors brought it into…
Eastern State Penitentiary, World’s First “Penitentiary”
In the heart of urban Philadelphia stands an imposing structure that looks like a grand castle. Its towering walls and…
MAAM: An Abandoned Salami Factory Transformed into a Refuge and Art Haven
A New Life for an Abandoned Factory In the outskirts of Rome, an abandoned salami factory has found a remarkable…
This Once-Abandoned Mansion In Mexico Is Now A Dreamy Event Space
For nearly 50 years, this mansion sat abandoned, a shadow of its former self. Dust covered everything, water leaks damaged…
The Rise and Fall of the Woodpecker Disco
A Nightlife Icon in Milano Marittima The Woodpecker Disco was once the crown jewel of Milano Marittima’s nightlife. Established in…
The Doric Temple of Segesta: An Architectural Marvel
Perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the Gulf of Castellammare lies the remarkably well-preserved Doric temple of Segesta.…
Frederick Douglass’s House, A Preserved Estate of Washington
Frederick Douglass, a renowned abolitionist, author, and political leader, spent the last 17 years of his life at Cedar Hill,…
Discovering the Tower of Saint Martin: A Relic of Paerno’s Past
The solitary bell tower known as the Tower of Saint Martin, or “Il Ciucarun” to locals, stands majestically in the…
The Eccentric Barberini Hunting Lodge in Palestrina
Hidden amidst the farmlands and industrial complexes on the outskirts of Palestrina, built above the ancient Latin city of Praeneste,…
The Rise and Fall of Torcello
Torcello, often referred to as the first Venice, was settled in the 5th century by refugees fleeing barbarian invasions. Seeking…
Exploring the Abandoned Village of Rocchettine
Historical Significance Situated along the narrow gorge of the Laia River, the settlements of Rocchette and Rocchettine historically served as…