Take a look at the world's creepiest ghost towns, from half-buried cathedrals to crumbling villages
Balestrino, pictured, is one of the most intriguing ghost towns in Italy. Situated 43 miles southwest of Genoa, the town dates back to the 11th century, and has a turbulent political and military history. Its decline began with Italian occupation in the 19th century, but was cemented by earthquakes and hydrogeological instability, with the last residents leaving in 1953. The fact that the town is cordoned off to visitors makes it even more compelling.
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