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Castles

The Fortress of Bolignano

The Rocca di Bolignano, built in the 14th century, originated as a strategic fortification to protect Ancona from the incursions of nearby Osimo. This ancient complex includes the Rocca, the 18th-century church of Sant’Antonio Abate and an adjoining building, probably intended as a peasant dwelling, added later. The Battle of the Pig Its history is […]

October 15, 2024
Odziena Castle: A Neo-Gothic Heritage Site

Odziena Castle (Odziena Pils in Latvian) is one of the most important neo-Gothic structures in Latvia, whose roots go back to the Iron Age (7th century). Ancient Roots and Latvian Nobility Ancient artefacts found on the manor estate prove that Odziena has been inhabited since at least the Iron Age (5th – 7th century). In […]

March 22, 2024
Kalkūne Manor

Built between 1890 and 1892, Kalkūne Manor Castle, also known as Kalkuņi Manor House in German, is an imposing structure in the heart of Kalkūnis, in the parish of Kalkūnes, Upper Daugava County. The design of this castle is attributed to the renowned architect V. Neimans, who, in the period between 1878 and 1895, served […]

March 12, 2024
Castelo da Dona Chica

The Castelo da Dona Chica, also known as Castelo de Palmeira, Castelo Villa Rego, Casa da Chica or Palácio da Dona Chica, is located in the parish of Palmeira, in the municipality of Braga, Portugal. It is a palace with eclectic features in the Romantic style, designed by Swiss architect Ernesto Korrodi. It was classified […]

December 11, 2022
Castle of mirrors

All of a sudden the silence becomes deeper, and from one of the smooth ash-white walls comes out a red cast of a face.

February 27, 2020
Castle of Sammezzano

While I was searching for different locations for my hitchhiking tour around Italy I suddenly stumbled upon the photograph of the castle of Sammezzano. It was then, after a little shock, that I immediately realized: I wanted to go there. Multicoloured rooms, orientally intricate patterns, the iridescent game of stained glass on the walls – […]

September 26, 2017
Greetings to the Noble Court!

What is your talent? – I build big castles in the air. – And then? – I plug the ears for not hearing the noise they make collapsing.

August 22, 2017
Old Manor lost in the middle of a white coat

I was always fascinated, even as a child, by antiques and ancient times. I always felt I should have been born in the 17th or 18th century. At that time, you could find a real big stone castle with authentic furniture…

March 28, 2017
About me

Jacopo has managed to combine his passion for travelling with the one of visiting abandoned places. Through his journey he will discover and document new uncharted and unexplored places, giving them names, a life, a voice. From Korea to Sahara, passing through Russia, Southeast, Central and Middle Asia, and sailing all around Europe, he will share his stories with you.

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