In the beautiful region of Liguria, among the green hills and cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea, hidden treasures of a past rich in history and charm. Among these, the abandoned villages represent a silent testimony of bygone eras and of communities that once thrived in the most remote and secluded areas of the region.
Canate of Marseille: history interrupted by progress
One of the most evocative abandoned villages is Canate di Marseille, a fraction of the municipality of Davagna which once boasted an enviable location and a vibrant community. However, the decision to discontinue the construction of a road which would bring progress to the area marked the fate of this ancient village. Today, Canate de Marseille lies desolate, with its stone houses and its vandalized church bearing witness to a forgotten past.
Case Veixe: the forgotten school
TO Montage, province of Genoa, stands the small cluster of Case Veixe, where the voices of children once resounded in the abandoned school. Here, education was a priority, even if the school building today is only one faded memory of a bygone era.
Costa di Soglio: a hidden jewel in Val Fontanabuona
In the suggestive Val Fontanabuona lies the small treasure of Costa di Soglio, an ancient independent municipality now forgotten over time. Although the history of this village is shrouded in mystery, its stone houses and its ruins speak of a glorious past that has now disappeared. Costa di Soglio represents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the most authentic Liguria.
Cravarezza: the fight against isolation
Cravarezza, one fraction of Calice Ligure, testifies to the struggle of the Ligurian communities against geographical isolation and economic difficulties. Ghost town in Liguria, it was abandoned due to its remote location and poor means of subsistence.
Filettino: the failure of a rebirth project
Filettino, once an important center of Val di Vara, was the victim of failed projects and hydrogeological disruptions that marked its fate. Despite attempts to bring this ancient village back to life through tourism projects, the fragility of the territory continued to hinder any attempt at rebirth. Today, Filettino is a shadow of its glorious past, with its stone houses testifying to the strength and resilience of Ligurian communities.
Gravero: the memory of our four-legged friends
Gravero, an old hamlet of Rapallo, is famous for its ancient animal cemeterytestimony to the love and devotion of the Ligurian communities towards their faithful companions.
La Stanga: the refuge of the rebels
La Stanga, once important refuge for the partisans during the Second World War, it is now a silent and forgotten place in the heart of the La Spezia woods.
Luvega: the charm of abandonment
Luvega, a small hamlet abandoned in municipality of Montoggio, is surrounded by the charm of abandonment and decadence. Among the ruined houses and the vegetation that claims its spaces, lies the memory of a time when this small village was alive and pulsating with life.
Novegina di Cima: the lost glory
Novegina di Cima, once a thriving agricultural centre, is now reduced to a pile of ruins and ruins. However, its ancient structures and its suggestive views still offer a glimpse into the grandeur and beauty of this forgotten village.
Osiglia: the call of the submerged past
Osiglia, a municipality submerged by the waters of a dam, periodically emerges from the lake like a ghost of the past.
Balestrino: the mystery of the ruins
Balestrino, with its suggestive ruins and its winding alleys, is surrounded by an atmosphere of mystery and charm. Witness to a glorious past, the village offers an evocative spectacle that fascinates and enchants visitors, inviting them to discover the secrets hidden within its ancient walls.
Stonzo: the quiet of the mountains
Stonzo, nestled among the peaks of the Ligurian mountains, is aoasis of tranquility and natural beauty. With its stone houses and breathtaking views, the village offers a perfect refuge for those seeking peace and serenity away from the chaos of modern life.
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