A beautiful empty shell, nothing more—but what a gorgeous shell it is! Located in the Province of Vicenza, Italy, we stand before this sublime facade that hints at an incredible exploration ahead. We walk toward the main entrance, watched over by the five statues standing on the building’s roof. Unfortunately, once inside, there is absolutely…
Set within a six-hectare park and camouflaged by nature lies a magnificent abandoned villa, one of the most beautiful in Italy. It stands derelict after an existence rich in history. This 19th-century villa was once inhabited by a count described as the richest man in Italy—no less. After his passing, the property changed hands several…
With a little imagination and a hint of disco in your head, stepping into this abandoned nightclub instantly takes you back to the 1980s. The flashy, kitsch decor of the Marabù has coexisted with piles of debris ever since it closed down on a Friday night in September 2000. Under threat of demolition for several…
We arrive in Vercelli, a city located in the Piedmont region. Before us stands a rusted, padlocked gate protecting a jungle that almost completely camouflages a pulmonary hospital abandoned since the 1990s: the Bertagnetta. This site, which once held up to 120 beds, is now—due to a lack of budget or a new purpose—completely overrun…
Exploring a magnificent villa located on the outskirts of Turin. At the heart of a ghost village, hidden behind a rusty gate, stands a ruined villa that doesn’t look like much at first glance. After traversing a path overgrown with nettles, we discreetly enter through the back of the building. With little information on the…
Discovering one of Italy’s most famous abandoned sites, the Sainte Courjault Institute (more commonly known as the “Red Cross Hospital”). This massive building, tucked away in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, was decommissioned in the 1980s. The site owes its fame to a magnificent chapel featuring a red cross painted on the ceiling. Unfortunately, this “sacred” room…
This abandoned hotel is now nothing more than a relic of its former grandeur. An open window invites us to explore the interior. The reception hall, with its famous skylight, is still spectacular. The white veil blanketing the room is legendary. A few pieces of graffiti add an artistic touch to the place. Unfortunately, the…
Exploring the former Miro nightclub, nestled in the province of Udine within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, immerses us in the remains of what was once a nightlife giant. As you approach the structure, a vast, deserted tarmac esplanade leads toward the main entrance, flanked by towering palm trees that seem to stand guard. Above the…
Right from the outside, the sheer scale of the structure is breathtaking. The massive facade still bears the club’s name: “ULTIMO IMPERO,” written in large, faded letters across the concrete. Nature has aggressively reclaimed its territory; tall grass, brush, and wild shrubs choke the old main walkway and surround the entrance. Amidst this overgrowth stand…
Born in the early 2000s, “Magic Movie Park” (often renamed the Picchioni Shopping Center by explorers), located between Muggiò and Nova Milanese in Lombardy, was intended to be a project of pharaonic proportions. This massive complex, spanning over 21,000 square meters, housed both an ultra-modern multiplex cinema and what was meant to become one of…
Located in the town of Altare in the province of Savona, we find ourselves standing before the superb Bordoni Palace. Overlooking a gas station, the place is a magnificent, decaying ruin. Open to the elements, the property doesn’t have much left to offer. Only the staircase and its stained-glass windows still offer a glimpse of…
We head out on the road to Mount Vesuvius to discover a hotel that has been abandoned for several years now. Built in 1902 by the entrepreneur John Mason Cook, the estate—which once featured 32 rooms—was deserted after a 1944 eruption severely damaged the access roads leading to the property. Arriving at the site, we…