The Torgola Mine

The Torgola Mine, along with other mines in the Valtrompia, boast a very ancient history. As early as Roman times, these mines were considered an important source of metal ores for the Republic.  In 1341, the Statutes of Bovegno, followed by the Statutes of Valletrompia in 1576, enshrined the principle that ‘whoever wants to make […]

November 30, 2023
The Last Ride

In the heart of the picturesque province of Bologna, Italy, nestled among rolling hills and charming villages, there stood an abandoned merry-go-round factory that held the secrets of a bygone era. This once-thriving factory had been a source of joy and whimsy for generations of children and adults alike. But as the years passed and […]

November 12, 2023
The Bats’ Den

The abandoned building located in the province of Pistoia, stands as a haunting relic of the past. As I make my way through its decaying corridors and rooms, I am greeted by an eerie atmosphere, the air heavy with the weight of abandonment and time. The Abandoned Store On the ground floor, darkness prevails, with […]

November 11, 2023
The Ancient Spa Establishment

The Antico Stabilimento Termale or Terme Alte in Porretta Terme (BO) is located in the Apennines, on the slopes of Monte della Croce, downstream of the narrow Sassocardo gorge, along the bed of the Rio Maggiore River, on the border with the territory of Pistoia, at the top vertex of the triangle that delimits the […]

November 10, 2023
Obelisk of the Women of Guria

In the heart of the Guria region of Georgia stands a powerful symbol of strength, resilience and emancipation: the Obelisk of the Women of Guria in Okroskedi. This monument is a tribute to the women who played a key role in shaping the history and culture of the region. A few steps away from the […]

November 9, 2023
Ming Kush, the village of 1000 birds

The journey to Ming-Kush, in the Jumgal district of the Chirghisa region of Naryn, was like a plunge into the past. Ming-Kush, ‘Thousand Birds‘ in English, was officially founded in 1955 around some uranium mines. During its heyday, the population reached 20,000, which dropped to 2,000 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the […]

November 8, 2023
Pamir’s Afghan Cemetery & Nosiri Khusrav

In the high mountainous region of the Pamir, about a hundred metres from the Afghan border, lies an abandoned cemetery (khokiston or kabriston in the local language) dating back to 1500. Buried under these earthen mounds are predominantly Afghans and, based on how the stones above each grave were arranged, one could tell whether they […]

September 11, 2023
Goziyon Madrassas

Bukhara, a city steeped in history and architectural wonders, has long been a tapestry of cultural heritage. Among its hidden gems lies the enigmatic tale of Goziyon, a sprawling complex that once thrived as a bastion of education and faith. Standing proudly are the remnants of the grand Goziyon madrassas and towering guldast towers, forming […]

September 3, 2023
Shroma Cultural Centre

Today we travel to the Guria region, to the village of Shroma. It is here that one of the most luxurious meeting rooms in Georgia is hidden in an annexe of the school building. Inside, the décor is realistic, with paintings depicting ‘Gurians‘ in their national dress celebrating the harvest. Above the stage, a bas-relief […]

August 23, 2023
Beria’s dacha

Houses were built in the 1930s and the first orphanage in the area was opened in 1926. Primarily children who had been left without parents following the August uprising of 1924 lived there. In the years that followed, famous writers and artists often visited the orphanage. Soviet Period During the Soviet period, all buildings in […]

August 20, 2023