This is the final part, Part 3, of a series of posts about our two-week journey across Italy to visit abandoned villas, hospitals…

Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.

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Abandon church with light streaming in the window

Altar in abandoned church

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