Lombardy is a region with a particularly vast territory: it is therefore normal that in some isolated areas real ghost towns arise, that is, places that have become depopulated over the years to the point of becoming uninhabited. Since everything has remained as it was, today they certainly instill curiosity and a slight sense of melancholy. So here’s what they are ghost towns to visit in Lombardy.
Hessian
Assiano, a small village that administratively it is part of the municipality of Milan, is one of the many ghost towns that dot Lombardy. This place, which was once animated by the presence of its inhabitants, has transformed into a silent and forgotten city, offering a unique glimpse into rural life in the past. Some of the buildings were first owned by the Agnelli family and then by the Feltrinelli family, before passing to ALER.
The area has been abandoned since 2001 and many of the buildings are in ruins, despite various proposals for intervention. To get here by car you will need to take the A50 and continue on Via Cusago. By public transport, however, you will have to take metro 1 to Bisceglie and continue by bus to Assiano.
Assiano is an integral part of the capital, so if you are looking for something special to see in Milan, consider reaching the old farmhouse. Here, then, are the holiday homes in Milan that could be right for you.
Consonno
Consonno, in the province of Lecco, is a very peculiar example of a ghost town. In the 1960s, the entrepreneur Mario Bagno purchased the entire village with the intention of transforming it into “Lombard Las Vegas”, a paradise of fun and luxury. The ambitions were high: hotels, restaurants, shops and even a new street. But what happened to Consonno? The dream ended abruptly because of a landslide in 1976 which destroyed the only road access to the town, leading to the abandonment of the project and the flight of the inhabitants.
Today Consonno offers a surreal atmosphere, with its own abandoned buildings and the spontaneous vegetation that reclaims the spaces. Among the ruins you can still admire the minaret, the remains of the shopping center and many other buildings. Today to get there you will have to leave the car at the end of the road and continue on foot for an hour.
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Savogno
Savogno is a town located in the Val Chiavenna, north of the Region. Known because it is one of the few places that cannot be reached by car, this village was gradually abandoned during the last century. However, unlike other ghost towns, its storage conditions they are excellent, even if it remains very difficult to reach them.
The only way is one mule track with 2800 steps which starts from Piuro. Despite the effort, however, the view is truly wonderful. Going up you will find the Acquafraggia waterfalls, while in the village it is worth going into the historic center without a car and visiting the parish church.
If you want to spend a few days in the surrounding area, take a look on Rentalia at the holiday homes near the town.
Rovaiolo
In the province of Pavia, Old Rovaiolo it is a small ghost town that arouses curiosity due to its particular history. The town, in fact, was abandoned within a few hours, when in 1960 it was feared that the erosion of a nearby stream would cause an imminent and catastrophic landslide.
This is the reason why Rovaiolo Nuovo was built to another safer location and the ancient inhabitants decided to move. Even if the state of conservation is not the best, it is still possible to see it pieces of furniture left in abandoned houses. The town is located between Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, and can be reached via the SS45.
Even if this hamlet is abandoned, you can always look for holiday homes in Rovaiolo and the surrounding area, in order to rest for a few days in the Lombardy hinterland.
Monteviasco
Monteviasco is a hidden pearl in the mountains of Lombardy, a village suspended in time and space. Located in province of Varese, near Lake Maggiore and the Swiss border, is not exactly an abandoned village, but not easily accessible either. Currently the only way to reach it is to walk a flight of 1442 steps.
In the past one was active cable car which bridged the difference in altitude, but today it is no longer in operation. Whatever the way, once you get to the top you will be able to enjoy the small historic center which houses an ancient church and a sanctuary. To reach the area you can start from Curiglia and tackle the relevant path.
If you want to spend a few days in the surrounding area, take a look on Rentalia at the holiday homes near the town.
