Italy2021Chiesa sulla Collina On a remote hilltop surrounded by large olive groves reaching into the far distance this church is located. Approaching the church it was immediately clear it suffered for a long…
France2021Monastère Tricolor This former monastery is truly a remarkable architectural gem. Besides housing monks, the building also served several other purposes in history. Such as a weaving factory, seminary, hospital, sanatorium, preventorium…
Italy2020Chiesa dell’Oasi Verde Since its closure well over 50 years ago a lot has changed to the interior and exterior of this 19th-century neo-Gothic church. It really was an architectural jewel of its…
Belgium2019Rural Synagogue Known as the only rural Synagogue in the country it was well known in the Jewish community. Many would visit to enjoy the quiet environment and spend their holidays in…
Italy2020Cappella dell’Edera The bright sun easily made its way inside this abandoned chapel. With its roof partly collapsed it also provides an entrance for mother nature. Ivy plants climbed over the wall.…
Italy2020Monastero di Altari A true landmark of the region. A beautiful monastery located on top of a hill with a wonderful view down the valley overlooking a few villages. The monastery was founded…
Portugal2020Selva 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…
Belgium2018Chapel 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…
Portugal2020Capela 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…