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Abandoned villages and ghost towns in Italy

Overview

Historical and abandoned settlements across various Italian regions serve as markers of the country’s changing landscape and history. In Calabria, the village of Arena represents an ancient settlement that evolved from a Greek colony to a Roman municipium and a medieval fiefdom, featuring Norman-era ruins.

In Liguria, sites such as Balestrino were abandoned due to hydrogeological instability, while others like Bussana Vecchia have experienced a resurgence as artistic hubs. In the Trentino-Alto Adige region, abandonment is linked to different historical drivers, including plagues, floods, and forced migrations. Notable examples include the bell tower of Curon Vecchia in Lake Resia and sites like Irone, which was depopulated following a 17th-century plague.

Entities

Calabria · Castelvecchio · Trentino-Alto Adige · Verona · Arena

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ghost towns of Trentino-Alto Adige mapped

    A map of abandoned 'ghost towns' in Trentino-Alto Adige highlights sites like Curon Vecchia and Irone, shaped by historical floods, plagues, and migrations.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Historical and abandoned villages across Italy

    Historical and abandoned villages across Italy, such as Arena in Calabria and Balestrino in Liguria, offer unique insights into the country's cultural heritage and geological history.

Sources

crema-news.it · meravigliedicalabria.it · travel.thewom.it · viaggiando-italia.it