Abandoned City on a Mountain in Italy
The Abandoned City on a Mountain
Built thousands of years ago and high up on an Italian mountainside , there lies a small town that has largely been forgotten about. That town is Fossa and it is often referred to as “the town that disappeared overnight.”
Imagine an entire city, neglected and completely abandoned, and void of people for over 13 years! For us urban Explorers living halfway across the world, documenting and exploring this city was most certainly a real once in a lifetime experience. Unfortunately, it was also a real once in a lifetime nightmare for the people that lived in this small quaint city In central Italy.
And this is exactly what happened in that city. While the people of Fossa Italy were deep in their sleep at 3:32 am on April 6, 2009 a tragic and devastating event unfolded around them - suddenly awakening everyone throughout the entire region!
Residents talked about how they where all awakened by their homes violently shaking, as well as ear piercing sounds of powerful booms and blasts, intense rumbles, crashing vehicles, collapsing buildings, shattered windows, crumbling structures, twisting metal, and blood curdling screams from those injured and even those dying. Amidst the shanking buildings, piles of rubble, mass confusion and still dark skies, the residents of fossa would soon learn that a massive earthquake shook central Italy to its core. The monster of an earthquake clocked a 5.9 on the Richter scale and did millions of dollars of damage to the city’s infrastructure; such as the roads railways bridges tunnels water supply sewer electricity and telephones. In addition to the city’s infrastructure, thousands of homes and businesses were left barely recognizable and dangerously uninhabitable. Nearly half of The 20,000 residents of Fossa were now left homeless with nowhere to go: This horrific event would become known as the 2009 L’Aquila Earthquake. The earthquake would also become One of Italy’s deadliest acts caused by none other than Mother Nature herself.
Although the Italian region of Abruzzo is no stranger to earthquakes, the 2009 Laquita Earthquake was one of the largest, most costly, and most deadly earthquakes in the countries history with an estimated $16 billion in damages, leaving 70,000 residents homeless, and a final death toll of 308 people. furthermore it injured approximately another 1,500 people and left over 70,000 people homeless throughout the entire region.
As of 2022, renovations and restoration throughout the City of Fossa is underway. Many do the abandoned buildings that have sat neglected for over 13 years, are getting much needed attention and care. Although it may take several years to complete the rebuilding of Fossa, we are certainly happy to see such progress after such a tragic event.
In conclusion, we want to keep the people that were affected by the 2009 Laquila earthquake in our hearts and in our prayers.
We also want to thank you all for tuning in and watching this life changing experience and exploration for us. We always appreciate the support!
For more photographs from Fossa and our many other abandoned locations, please check out abandoncentral.com. Also, don’t forget - please subscribe to abandoned central on KZread so that you don’t miss any of the latest videos. Thank you all for all your continued support!
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hi! i know im a little late to the video, but im italian and ive noticed a few things i wanted to point out! at 11:02, the sign on the door states "everything has already been stolen from this house" at 25:27 those are characters from barbapapà, a tv show for kids that was really famous in the early 2000s the sign at 34:05 says "empty house" the one at 35:50 says "to my mum, with love" this was a really immersive but sad watch, i cant imagine having to flee from my house leaving everything behind, thank you for the video!
We visited relatives in Fossa twice and the beauty of this town was totally destroyed. Prayers to all of them.
Italian architecture is the greatest! All the detail is just incredible!
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
It really is. This was my 3rd time traveling to Italy for exploring. Thanks for watching Andrew!
Awesome!! Thank You Guys for showing this.!!!!
Thank you for sharing this once in a lifetime story! So beautiful that city was.
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the support!
Really cool place! Awesome video
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Tim!
I remember when this happened. The terrible incidents and then this beautiful weather when you visited.... crazy.... Thanks for sharing with us 🤘
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Mareile. It's good to see they are finally starting to restore the entire city.
@mareile4216
Жыл бұрын
@@abandonedcentral yeah, that's true. Let's hope that people come back. It's such a beautiful place.
Well done as usual, really enjoyed the longer video. Great job on the backstory too - lots of good information!
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Kevin! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
My son was born in April of 2009. My prayers goes out to those families involved.
Such an amazing video. I can't imagine how these people felt losing everything, so heart breaking. Thanks for the great video.
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Amanda! It truly was heart breaking to see this.
Foosa reminds me also of Amatrice. Earthquakes are indeed devastating. Pity the people who once owned properties in Foosa. RIP
@abandonedcentral
8 ай бұрын
Very sad to see an entire community destroyed like this. Thanks for watching our video.
Amazing video
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
Love the shutters in the downstairs of the house that list thy he 2 upper floors
So very cool!!! Yaaaayyyy!!!💙💙💙
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jeanae!
@jeanaesamuel47
Жыл бұрын
@@abandonedcentral Anytime all the time fellas!!!
@BluetteStaeger
2 ай бұрын
I dont understand english. Why you seems much happy ?
Thank you for sharing this absolute once in a lifetime experience ❤
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
The painting of the child was so beautiful! Great explore!
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
It was sad to see that. I wonder if that kid even survived or not.
Heartbreaking but beautiful
Smart people I would have moved also
Great video would love a collab
great explore
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
Excellent explore! Wow!
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Brenda! Thank you for the support.
@brendakrieger7000
Жыл бұрын
@@abandonedcentral You're welcome😊
What a beautiful place. Terribly sad and beautiful
C'est un creve cœur de voir mon beau village abandonné. Honte et déshonneur aux fonctionnaires "mal places" qui n'ont pas bougé !!
The city and the houses are so pretty
@BluetteStaeger
2 ай бұрын
Were so preaty ! No its terrible !
@The_persian_yapper
2 ай бұрын
@@BluetteStaeger nooo it’s pretty
Earthquakes aren't a result of Mother nature. They're a result of mother earth 😂
Very scary situation! 😱
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was. After being there, I honestly can't believe the number of death's wasn't higher. Some many houses just collapsed with everyone inside of them.
@brendakrieger7000
Жыл бұрын
@@abandonedcentral Yes, I'm sure it could have been much worse!
Shiey explored this city last year as well. Wild this happened.
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
Yup, his video was awesome! Watched it a few times while preparing for this trip. Thanks for watching Ian!
Respect where you walk and keep your tags in your pocket.
such a waste, seems like a beautiful place to live.
@abandonedcentral
Жыл бұрын
The view from up there was beautiful!
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Interestingly, looking at all of the photographs of the residents, none have that classic Neapolitan appearance look, a combination of classic Italian and middle eastern dark features. Most looked like eastern European, white skin, blue eyes. Anyone else think so?
Did you take any wine bottle or just tried some wine ? Must be really good.. Sad video… Why government does nothing about this place ?
What's that nasty smacking sound???????
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Iam like 22
C'est un creve cœur de voir mon beau village abandonné. Honte et déshonneur aux fonctionnaires "mal places" qui n'ont pas bougé !!
C'est un creve cœur de voir mon beau village abandonné. Honte et déshonneur aux fonctionnaires "mal places" qui n'ont pas bougé !!