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,…
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Santo Stefano: The Panopticon Island
Santo Stefano is a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, renowned for its nearly two-century-long history as the site of…
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 Monteruga
Monteruga, a forsaken rural hamlet in Salento, stands as a testament to Italy’s fascist-era developments of the early 1930s. Built…
An Abandoned Brick and Tile Factory in Sardinia
The sound of sand crunching beneath your feet is accompanied by the high clinking noise of shattered tiles as you…
An Unfulfilled Dream: The Abandoned Airplane Restaurant of Villamarzana
A Unique Vision An hour’s drive southwest of Venice lies the community of Villamarzana, home to about 1,200 residents. In…
Abandoned Village of Rovaiolo Vecchio: A Snapshot of History
Historical Background Rovaiolo Vecchio, an ancient village nestled in the mountains of Pavia province, lies halfway between Milan and the…
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…
Abandoned NATO Troposcatter Station IDGZ
Perched atop Dosso dei Galli in the Brescia Alps, the NATO Troposcatter Station IDGZ was a key telecommunications hub from…
Borgo Amerigo Fazio: Mussolini’s Abandoned Vision in Sicily
Borgo Amerigo Fazio is an abandoned village located in western Sicily, one of several rural villages (borghi rurali) constructed under…
Taino Gunpowder Mill: A Legacy of Industry and Tragedy
The Taino Gunpowder Mill was founded in 1914 by the French company Davey Bickford Smith. This gunpowder mill played a…
The Filanda of Forno: A Historic Textile Factory in Tuscany
The Filanda of Forno is a notable textile factory situated in the village of Forno, within the Province of Massa-Carrara…