Poggioreale, Ghost town in Belice Valley, Sicily, Italy
The abandoned settlement stands at an elevation of 189 meters, with empty streets and decaying buildings stretching across the Mediterranean hillside.
The 1968 Belice Valley earthquake forced residents to evacuate the original town, leading to the construction of a new settlement several kilometers south.
Former inhabitants and their descendants maintain connections through regular visits to the old town, sharing memories of life before the natural disaster.
Visitors can reach the new town of Poggioreale, with its population of 1,496 residents, through provincial roads connecting to Trapani and Palermo.
The original town remains frozen in time since 1968, with intact street layouts and building structures providing a complete view of mid-20th century Sicilian architecture.
Location: Free Municipal Consortium of Trapani
Location: Province of Trapani
Elevation above the sea: 189 m
Shares border with: Monreale, Gibellina, Salaparuta, Contessa Entellina
Website: https://comune.poggioreale.tp.it/hh
GPS coordinates: 37.76500,13.03667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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