Rome is renowned for its history and landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican, yet many tourists overlook the lesser-known Gasometro in the Ostiense district. This area was industrialized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Gasometro, a 90-meter-high gas storage became obsolete in the 1960s but is now a cultural hub, showcasing adaptive reuse of industrial heritage.

Italy counts several abandoned villages from which all life has disappeared. Most of them result from natural disasters or a lack of social-/economic perspective. Often these ghost towns are located in remarkable locations …

Grotta Mangiapane, in Sicily's Mount Cofano Nature Reserve, is the largest of the Scurati Caves and once served as a prehistoric settlement. In 1819, the Mangiapane family turned it into a village, adding homes, stables, and workshops. Abandoned in the 1950s, it has since been restored. Today, Visitors can explore the cave and its original buildings, offering a glimpse into past daily life.

Sometime during the corona lockdown, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed. After a while, I came across a picture of a picturesque church built on the edge of a mountainside …

Scampia came into existence as a suburban area during the 1960s. The initial seven triangular-shaped "Le Vele" buildings are undoubtedly the most recognizable structures from this period …