Portugal 2020Selva Sagrada The monastery was founded by anchorite monks in the 18th-century. Shortly after its completion, it suffered damage from the Great Lisbon earthquake. This earthquake followed up by a Tsunami almost…
Italy 2018Villa Decadimento Italy is known for its beautiful lakes with panoramic views. Surrounded by mountains it's a delight to drive around the edge of the lakes on the winding roads. Living in…
Italy 2020Ospedale del Villaggio Hidden somewhere in the narrow streets of a medieval Italian village the remembrance of this 19th-century hospital is slowly fading away. The hospital arose over 200 years ago. During the…
Italy 2020A Bridge Too Far This immense steel construction was built for trains to cross a river. Unfortunately, not one single train ever crossed it. The crossing was part of a new line that served…
Belgium 2018Chapel of Gratitude Wonderfully colored stained glass windows gracefully enlighten this little chapel. Day by day the light intensity increases by the decaying roof above. The chapel is so narrow you can bearly…
Italy 2020Sunset Swim Usually, when you visit an indoor swimming pool you're treated to a damp noisy experience. Not the perfect place to calm your senses I would say. This indoor pool on…
Portugal 2020Capela do C Hidden somewhere in the middle of a tree rich landscape this forgotten chapel is located. Approaching it from behind it looked like a simple bricked structure. But it turned out…
Italy 2020Palazzo delle Radici This historic 17th-century mansion has known better days. Besides decades of abandonment it suffered multiple fires, collapses, and has been completely looted. A shame since it had great historical value.…
Italy 2020Villa Ricevimenti A true landmark, and one of the most beautiful and degraded monuments in the area. It’s historical and artistic heritage is overwhelming. Built early in the 16th-century it was subsequently purchased by…