Uploaded February 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Explore the haunting beauty of L'Antica Monterano, one of Italy's most spectacular ghost towns. Located just outside of Rome, this ancient hilltop settlement was once a thriving center before being abandoned in the late 18th century.
In this video, we wander through the atmospheric ruins, from the majestic Church and Convent of San Bonaventura—famously designed by Bernini—to the crumbling palazzos and defensive walls that nature is slowly reclaiming.
If you love exploring hidden history and the "Hidden Italy" off the beaten path, be sure to like and subscribe for more travels through time.
Explore the haunting beauty of L'Antica Monterano, one of Italy's most spectacular ghost towns. Located just outside of Rome, this ancient hilltop settlement was once a thriving center before being abandoned in the late 18th century.
In this video, we wander through the atmospheric ruins, from the majestic Church and Convent of San Bonaventura—famously designed by Bernini—to the crumbling palazzos and defensive walls that nature is slowly reclaiming.
If you love exploring hidden history and the "Hidden Italy" off the beaten path, be sure to like and subscribe for more travels through time.
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