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Photographing the Citadel of Alessandria

In February (2018), I photographed the amazing Citadel of Alessandria for Europa Nostra. During my visit, I was guided by Sergio from FAI. Sergio knows everything about the history, current situation and…

March 18, 2018

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This is a photo of a room that I've photographed in an abandoned house. Basically all of the rooms of the house collapsed, and this is the only room that is still 'intact'. I believe it's the most beautiful room as well, and it is covered with an amazing fresco. A little bit of climbing was involved to reach the floor it's on, but it was worth it.

Yousef Beidas’s Villa is one of the most interes

Yousef Beidas’s Villa is one of the most interesting abandoned landmarks in Lebanon. Still, in order to see why, it is necessary to take a step back and focus on this individual, and his rather one-of-a-kind arc from astonishing riches, to virtual obscurity. Beidas was a very prominent figure in Beirut and in Lebanon in general. He was a wealthy and influential banker common with Palestinian roots. Beidas was particularly well known as the founder and chairman of one of Lebanon’s largest banks, Intra Bank. In the 60s, the country was experiencing an upswing in terms of financial prosperity. The future was bright, and many people considered Lebanon as one of the most prosperous and promising countries in the Middle East.

Read more about this history on my blog. Link in bio.

Imagine taking a bath in this wonderful room… Th

Imagine taking a bath in this wonderful room... This is a photo that I've taken in an abandoned villa that was partially built in the Renaissance age, and belonged to a noble family. Parts of the villa, such as this room, seem to be in good shape. However, other parts have collapsed and nature is slowly taking over.

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This is a photo of a room that I've photographed i

This is a photo of a room that I've photographed in an abandoned house. Basically all of the rooms of the house collapsed, and this is the only room that is still 'intact'. I believe it's the most beautiful room as well, and it is covered with an amazing fresco. A little bit of climbing was involved to reach the floor it's on, but it was worth it.

Yousef Beidas’s Villa is one of the most interes

Yousef Beidas’s Villa is one of the most interesting abandoned landmarks in Lebanon. Still, in order to see why, it is necessary to take a step back and focus on this individual, and his rather one-of-a-kind arc from astonishing riches, to virtual obscurity. Beidas was a very prominent figure in Beirut and in Lebanon in general. He was a wealthy and influential banker common with Palestinian roots. Beidas was particularly well known as the founder and chairman of one of Lebanon’s largest banks, Intra Bank. In the 60s, the country was experiencing an upswing in terms of financial prosperity. The future was bright, and many people considered Lebanon as one of the most prosperous and promising countries in the Middle East.

Read more about this history on my blog. Link in bio.

Imagine taking a bath in this wonderful room… Th

Imagine taking a bath in this wonderful room... This is a photo that I've taken in an abandoned villa that was partially built in the Renaissance age, and belonged to a noble family. Parts of the villa, such as this room, seem to be in good shape. However, other parts have collapsed and nature is slowly taking over.

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