54 The Most Beautiful Abandoned Places in the World
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Craco, Italy
Mountainous landforms, Highland, Mountain, Sky, Hill, Natural landscape, Castle, Rock, Outcrop, Cloud,
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Despite being in existence since 540, much of this town's population evacuated during the 20th century due to poor agriculture, a landslide in 1963, and a flood in 1972. Now it's an ancient site so striking that it's served as a set for movies like The Passion of the Christ.
Craco, Italy
Mountainous landforms, Highland, Mountain, Sky, Hill, Natural landscape, Castle, Rock, Outcrop, Cloud,
GETTY
Despite being in existence since 540, much of this town's population evacuated during the 20th century due to poor agriculture, a landslide in 1963, and a flood in 1972. Now it's an ancient site so striking that it's served as a set for movies like The Passion of the Christ.
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