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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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The Benevento province of the Campania region in the South of Italy is sadly home to a multitude of abandoned structures, villages, and towns. The area is quite known for being vulnerable to earthquakes, which didn’t make life easy for these communities over the past few centuries. The looming seismic threats and the trends of mass migration to nearby cities contributed to leaving many of these places behind. One of the most notable ghost towns in the province happens to be Apice.

Often dubbed as the “Pompei” of the 1900s, Apice still features remnants of buildings dating back to the first century DC. The town prospered until the 1962 earthquake when it was abandoned almost overnight. Today, it is quite difficult to visit the area due to ongoing restrictions. This fascinating site is steeped in history, and its background dates back to Roman times. Even the town’s name can be traced back to a Roman officer, Marco Apicio, who gifted some of the nearby lands to former legionnaires who served the state’s military efforts. To this day, Apice is home to some faint traces of the famous Via Appia, one of the most famous roads leading to Rome. The Appia is widely considered the ancestor of modern highways, and it is amazing to see that parts of it still survive. In addition to the traces of the ancient Romans, Apice features various churches and a truly stunning historical center. This prominent part of the town is not in terribly dire shape, considering the earthquake and the decades of neglect.

Read more about this town, and see more photos, at my blog via the link in my bio.

This is a photo of what at first was a private res

This is a photo of what at first was a private residence, which was later transformed into a luxurious hotel. The Venetian Moorish-style building dates back to the early 20th century, and was one of the first 'disco pubs' of the Adriatic coast. Unfortunately, the building lies in a state of decay for over 20 years.

This is a photo that I've taken in a stunning aban

This is a photo that I've taken in a stunning abandoned farm villa, which is obviously in heavy decay. Much of the building has collapsed or is about to collapse. In between the heavy decay, you can see signs of beautiful art that once covered the walls and ceilings.

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