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Sacred places

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
Karmir Avetaran Armenian Church

Nestled amidst the bustling streets of old Tbilisi, the Church Shamkoretsots Astvatsatsin, also known as the Church of the Blessed Virgin Shamkortsev, stands as a testament to centuries of history, architectural splendour, and a cloud of mystery that surrounds its demise. This edifice, alternatively dubbed Karmir Avetaran, meaning “Purple Gospel,” has witnessed the ebb and […]

August 17, 2023
Saint Gevork of Mughni Church

Tbilisi, Georgia – The Saint Gevork of Mughni Church, a remarkable 13th-century Armenian architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia, has fallen into a state of disrepair, raising concerns among locals and historians alike. Architecture and History Also known as the Saint George of Mughni Church due to the cognate equivalence of “Gevork” […]

August 8, 2023
St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Russian Orthodox Church

Historic Amrakits Village Russian Orthodox Church Draws Tourists Despite Severe Damage from 1988 Spitak Earthquake. Amrakits Village Amrakits Village, Armenia’s Lori Province – Nestled near the town of Stepanavan, the village of Amrakits continues to captivate tourists with its St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Russian Orthodox Church, despite the structure’s extensive damage caused by the […]

July 4, 2023
Convent of São Francisco do Monte

The Franciscan-Capuchin convent of São Francisco do Monte is of mediaeval construction and was remodelled in the 16th and 18th centuries, significantly modifying its structure in an attempt to conform to the norms of the Province of Conceição. Viana do Castelo – abandoned The Convent of São Francisco do Monte is located in the parish […]

January 25, 2023
Villa Franzan

Villa Franzan and the Minor Seminary of the Diocese of Padua are located in Barcon, a locality to the north-west of the municipality of Sarcedo. In the 20th century, Barcon (a term meaning ‘large enclosure of fields’) defined the complex of the Venetian villa and seminary, currently in a state of neglect. The Franzan family […]

January 16, 2023
Villa Ventura

A fusion of Art Nouveau, Neo-Gothic, Eclectic and Neo-Renaissance styles, a villa more reminiscent of a Masonic place of worship than a residential building.

May 25, 2021
Church of San Giorgio

A deconsecrated and abandoned church in the heart of the Apennines, surrounded by a halo of mysticism and magic.

May 24, 2021
The Capuchin nunnery

A treasure trove of art, traditions, textile craftsmanship and popular faith, and a testimony to this country town’s privileged link with Venice.

February 19, 2021
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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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