The mysteries of Italy's notorious abandoned orphan asylum
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- Located on top of a hill somewhere in Italy, there is a former monastery that has just been sitting empty for almost 30 years now. It is a puzzling place with an obscure history. While it was used as orphan asylum and seminary before it shut down, today it is haunted by nocturnal ghostbusters and sometimes also Satanists holding black masses inside. In this episode, we explore the building complex to find out why it is such an enigmatic place - and we quickly realize that it is indeed full of surprises. #urbex #abandonedplaces #bwturbex
Abandoned Italy Season 2 Episode 9 (English and German subtitles are available!)
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00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Day 7
05:00 - Deserted church
07:46 - Inside the orphanage
09:30 - Tunnels
11:39 - A history lesson
14:19 - Then & now: The chapel
15:55 - Cloistered courtyard
19:08 - Swallows
20:58 - On the roof
22:03 - What the future holds
23:45 - What's next?
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Music:
"Riot (Instrumental Version)" - Blood Red Sun
"Vargtimmen" - Da Sein
"The Butterfly" - Dawn, Dawn, Dawn
"Together We Rise" - Philip Ayers
"Distant Signals" - Ethan Sloan
"Made From Star Dust" - Echo Kraft & Carla Bilger on violin
"Homeward" - Trevor Kowalski
"Reni" - Valante
"Dissolving Patterns" - Ebb & Flod
This was the first week of doing BWT full-time! From February onwards, we are planning to invest most of our time in this project. As part of this, we will also spend more time exploring! In one week, we want to travel to France to see the country and experience its numerous grand and imposing abandoned sites. Hopefully, COVID is not upsetting our plans again! We want to spend at least two weeks on the road (which also means there might be some delays with our next upload). For updates check our Instagram stories!
France is amazing ... seen loads of videos from other explorers.
@Broken Window Theory I see Joseph Maskell in your thumbnail for this video. he was not charged but everything points to him murdering Catherine Anne Cesnik, and the rapes of students at the Seton Keough High School in Baltimore Maryland, I will be watching.
To see France through your eyes will truly be amazing. Please be safe n well. I'm looking for to this full video. GB
@Tammie If you are right then this is the wrong picture we have chosen for this thumbnail, haha. Sheet, we will have a check.
Thank you for all your videos their all amazing
This monastery was a Franciscan Friary and yes possibly an orphanage as well. That statue outside is of St Anthony of Padua holding the child Jesus. The frescoes inside the Chapel are the depiction of the saints, God, Christ, the Virgin Mary, and an angel soothing the souls in purgatory by pouring water from a jug, etc.... Sundial looking frescoes are symbols of Christ as in the host after the consecration. The tunnels usually were built to hide from the enemies of the Church during the war, etc... I hope that helps.
10/10
Yes, this helps a lot. Thanks for the great insights!!!
Aww I loved all the pictures in the churches
Archangels Raphael and Gabriel, the former appearing to a young Tobias (with the fishes). The frescos are anachronistic to the walls that they adorn, having been painted after the structure. The allegories aren’t as esoteric as they would be in 17/1800s visual language.
Thank you for this information, you kind sir! ❤️
Firstly, I would like to say that your videos are simply mind blowing. Secondly, I can't believe how crappy our modern architecture is compared to what we were making just 100-200 years ago.
One more thing guys, I'm very impressed with your mastery of the English language, & I very much appreciate the subtitles when you're speaking in your native toung. Though I do wish I spoke your language half as well as you speak mine.
I can tell you one thing - if you wanna learn proper German we're not the best people to listen to. Our accent is kinda strong and we use a lot of strange words :D
@@bwturbex I wouldn't dare to argue with you on that point, but have you ever heard any of the young Americans who claim to speak English? It's deplorable.
@@tamaradobson5146 I completely understand what you mean, i'm Swedish and i did learn German in school as a 3rd language and English as a 2nd, but the kids to day it's all abbreviation's and not a proper language not to talk about their writing skills... I don't use my German at all but i do understand the boy's at times but maybe it's because our languages belonging to the same group as in Germanic etc..
@@bwturbex your English is excellent. I worked with a number of Germans over the years who had all worked in Australia for quite a long time before I met them. Your English is better than their English. I didn't learn German at school I learned French. Do I remember any of it? No. My brother learned both and his German is very good because he still uses it. Keep up the great work. I look forward to notifications of your new releases. You are the kings of urbex.
Speaking & understanding, with professionsie in at least 2 languages is an indication of intelligence. More than 2,, extremely intelligent. So,,yeah. Very intelligent & interesting. Also, love the accent. 🤗
It would be interesting to find children that lived there and hear their story.
Absolutely. But since we often explore several places a day when we're on a trip we unfortunately don't have the time to do such time consuming research. But it's a nice idea to talk to locals or other people we encounter during our travels
Grab a shovel!
There is saying that people do not buildings but buildings do need people. I think this is probably one of the most beautiful places you have visited. Thanks for taking all of us along!
Just like people need nature but nature doesn't need people.
We really enjoyed this place! Thanks for watching and supporting us William! :)
Thank you again. I feel a profound sadness when I tour these abandoned places with you. I know I choose to watch or not, but over all I'm grateful for the time and effort you put into these glimpses to the past. My emotional response surprises me.
These things I know:
1. Any monastery with such a tunnel downward into town cannot escape the shadows of the past as it was. God knows.
2. I'm afraid of heights, so you really got to me while lightly stepping around those roof peaks! 😯 Does your group have a certain person that volunteers for that role??
3. Loved to see those swallows chilling!
Thanks again. I love the art and architecture of these places, even though they are disintegrating and returning to dust!
The tunnel was for Wartime as a hiding spot and exit point. Nothing neferious as you might believe.
Thank you guys for taking me on another amazing journey with you!!🥰
You're very welcome! See you in the next episode Tamara :)
You guys are the best explorers on TH-cam hands down nobody's better God bless you and thank you for all you do
I love the way you film! Stunningly captured
Showing the beauty of decay is our mission!
@@bwturbex you certainly do a fantastic job at honoring your mission!
Oh my! What a beauty! 😍 Thank you for taking us along! I enjoy watching respectful explorers like you. Keep up the great work! 🤜🤛
Now I can comment your latest video, guys. This church ist absolutely stunning. In Italy people are very religious, and so their churches remain relatively untouched, how lucky are we? I do not understand all the symbolism shown, but on some of the drawings we can surely see angels who either defeat an angry demon or talk to the poor souls in hell or maybe purgatory. I am always amazed, when you show a certain spot like the old well in the yard and then the photograph you took. Your pictures do really refine every location shown. And about the rotten pictures there - nature is an artist in its own way. Thank you for showing us this interesting and touching place.
Such a beautiful church. Hope it will stay as is. Without graffiti or vandalism.
I hope, this was not an asylum like the horrors we know from Byberry in Philadelphia, USA. It's so intriguing to wander these empty halls and to concentrate on the past, I am sure you could hear voices in the walls......
Luckily, this is not such a place with bad energy.
So amazing that you are able to find and match the old photographs up with what's left today. Incredible! This is one of my faves! Thank you for sharing a little bit of history with us through your videos! You guys are amazing!
Hi guys, my name is Michelle, I’m from Brazil, I really want to thank you for the videos and the translated subtitles. I love watching videos of this type, especially about the story, I am very happy that yotube recommended you! Congratulations on the work. Sorry for my english!
Yet another greatly interesting & beautiful masterpiece.. It's amazing how different cultures teach such different levels of respect for their spiritually historical places. Even the Vandals know how to never touch such parts that should only be touched by time alone. You show a wonderful contrast between natural decay and the surrounding destruction. I'm so proud to be supporting you guys on Patreon. Stay safe and I can't wait for the next Video. :-)
It’s funny cos the word vandalism comes from the Vandal peoples
Thank you for showing some of the "before" photos... really adds a sense of historical perspective and emphasizes just how much change has really occurred! Good luck for 2021!
The attention to detail in your film and editing style is amazing. Great amounts of respect to the BWT crew
Seeing this remarkable place through your lenses and artistry is an amazing experience. Your sense for framing and composition coupled with your skills at cinematography brings it all to life, and draws one into the adventure with you. Thank you for always providing quality content. In the four years I have followed you, you have never disappointed.🖤🇨🇦
Thanks for your amazing support and your kind words Tamarra! See you in the next episode
@@bwturbex I wouldn’t miss it for the world.🖤🇨🇦
I’ve never seen such beautiful and professional filmed and edited urbex video’s. And always top notch suiting music. Awesome work guys!
Thank you for this virtual tour ❤️ It’s hard for me to travel because of the Covid 19 and because I live so far away from Europe so your videos help me to “travel” to interesting places. You have no idea how you kinda help in quenching my thirst for adventures and travels. I wish I have loads of money to go travelling too
As always , this was amazing! So beautiful. When you were walking on the roof I was holding my breath. Thanks so much for taking me places I'll never go. Everything was amazing!👍❣😊
I had to hold my breath too! 😬☮️☀️
Can't wait! I'm going to catch up on some of your older episodes rn.
Awesome! I think it is great to see the development over years.
25 minutes was so quickkk. We need a longer Exploration. And looking forward to Franceeeee Episodes! Au revoir!
Then our days need more than 24 hours ;D
The way you film you've made this place absolutely beautiful! I would love to ho here and explore as you have!
Side note, I love your intro music and footages used. Goes so well and totally sets the tone for your videos!
Thank you for exploring such a treasure and preservering for future reference before it too turns into dust.
@@thesilenttraveler4626 what are they stealing?
@@thesilenttraveler4626 I have followed these young men for four years now, and they are not interested in changing the places they explore in any way. They abide by the rule of take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. There are many who lack the ethics of these men, but there really are honest artists and explorers who prefer to leave things as they are for other to see in the future. Think the best of people until they prove themselves to be dishonest.🖤🇨🇦
@@tamarrajames3590 you know them in person or you mean you watching they videos 4 years?
@@thesilenttraveler4626 why are you watching then, report them! I've been following them for many years and they are respectful, responsible young people. You must not watch their videos to waste your time spreading ignorant hate. What is there left to steal in these old ruins? Another good earthquake will finish them off. What is so wrong with recording these ruins before they are demolished?
Please make sure to time how long the police laugh at you before they put the phone down. We can have a sweepstake. My guess is 15 seconds.
Beautiful architecture and design, awful energy that needs to finish going back to the earth.
You will love the architecture and what we have found!
Energies that should nt be there if not for satanists and an abusive ophanages
Those underground tunnels that 'go all over the city' give me the willies. Those poor children.
Nothing neferious about those tunnels. They were made as a hiding spot and exit period during war.
@@silverhawkscape2677 , they may have been a conception of integrity. Still, people will do what people always do
@@kittynimitz7149 And proof?
Really, I'd rather not think of the individual incidents to know that people do rather vile things to others. Victims' accounts have broken my heart; poor things!
I love the history you share with your urbex explorations. It gives you a sense off place and respect for the places that were once so grand and now are a time capsule awaiting discovery.
Incredible, high quality footage and context. Nice, thx!
I know the expensive repairs is rediculous, but if I lived in this Village I would find volunteers to help me save this amazing place! Great video as usual guys!
It seems as though the nave was repainted in a more contemporary style, and it seems anachronistic against the architectural details of the building.
6:13 // Depiction of a young Tobias and the apparition of the archangel (possibly) Raphael.
6:20 // Likely archangel Gabriel (of water and of the West) raining consolation unto the damned. Most likely not a depiction of a saint, though perhaps St. Justa, who was martyred along with her sister for refusing to adorn the feast of Adon and Venus with their pottery (AD 287).
6:32 // Perhaps an allegory of the chaining to evil (the demon, the devil) those in power are liable to. The pan is a pagan symbol used to portray demonic/evil elements, debauchery, etc.. With an angel looking away in horror.
Thanks guys! Another awesome video. Love the Swallows giving the place life again 👍
Sorry guys been so busy !! I didn't get to your video for a whole week !!😲😵 I have been wanting to watch it and now its time !! I know I always say it so cool you guys camp and cooking outdoors I LOVE IT !! This is so sad to see all this in the asylum left neglected !! That was such a cool picture of that spider !! I love the old pictures from long ago !! And that court yard with the well .......so PRETTY !! Awesome tunnel !! I love the pictures of the gym !!! And the print shop !! Wow back to it original lay out for the chapel so cool !! Look how far don that well goes !! Please please put a camera down there!! Ok the drone footage was better so coool going upward over the well !! And the roof top footage was GREAT !! I hope they preserve and save it great video as always guys !!! You have such a talent for pictures , stories and videos and life !! 👍👍
Der Algorithmus hat mich zu euch geführt und ich bin ihm dafür unendlich dankbar. :) Eure Videos sind pures Gold unter all den anderen deutschen Urbexern! Die Art zu filmen, eure Kommentare, die ganze Qualität- unglaublich gut. Man merkt wie viel Liebe ihr in eure Projekte steckt.
Ihr hebt euch wirklich ab von den anderen- danke für diese kleinen und großen Kunstwerke! 💞
Stunning video, adore the architecture and how nature is gradually taking this place back.
I really hope they can stay untouched.
Can't wait to get out and start urbex exploring again....
Amazing find guys, looking forward to the next video
Thanks guys, I really enjoyed another video with not only great content, but your intelligent and sensitive commentary.
Loved ❤ the chapels!
Those gorgeous looking wells are to be found in so many monasteries. Also my favorite walking areas in occupied monasteries in Italy.
Really hoping that local town gets the Green Light to Crowd Fund to retain their local monastery. 🇭🇲🐞😊 Trudi
It makes SO much sense that you guys play D&D in the car. I take a lot of inspiration for D&D by watching your explorations!
Klasse Video und Location, BWT. Die Aufnahmen, z. B. von der Kirche mit den wunderschönen Innenmalereien oder dem Innenhof mit Brunnen, sowie die Drohnenaufnahmen sind mega. Eure Premieren sind immer wieder toll. Bis zum nächsten Video. Viele Grüße aus Norddeutschland nach Sachsen 😁👍
Oooohhh wow sounds fascinating!!!
Thankyou set reminder!!!
Have to watch later as my 4am it begins
Love your videos
No worries, see you later!
You are doing a great job. Your videos are very informative, interesting, and thought provoking. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, Mark. Really appreciate your nice feedback!
Beautifully captured ! Thank you
Your adventures are fascinating and incredibly well documented and whoever is narrating has a wonderful grasp of English.
Wow beautiful building. The architecture is awesome and the surviving paintings stunning. Sad story tho. Pitty the current owner doesnt care tho and the wrong people visit it. Great explore guys. I was hoping to travel to the UK and EU this year but with CV-19 its unlikely 😔. Stay safe guys ❤
Let's hope the situation will get better soon and you can go on your journeys as planned. You wanna explore abandonments there?
@@bwturbex fingers crossed things get better soon. Yes I would love to explore while there for sure 😊. Some of my best explores have been over there. I travel there for music festivals Bloodstock, Wacken, Summerbreeze, Kalternbach etc. Its lovely over there ❤
What most beautiful places I loved the shots and approaches that do excellent, very careful when you were on the roof, I was very scared, greetings from El Salvador
Don't worry the roof was stable, we'll take care :)
Would be great to spend a week exploring with you guys!
But this includes sleeping somewhere like a hobo, eat a lot of kebab and explore from sunrise to sunset. Well, now that I said it - it doesn't sound too bad.. :D
@@bwturbex Sounds good.
Kind handsome young man in the red shirt. I felt strong fear for your safety on the rooftop. Please be careful fellas. Very interesting video. Enjoyed it very much.
what a beautiful place, the frescos are gorgeous. i really love the music you guys use too.
Thanks, takes so time to find good music but it's worth it :)
What a beautiful building, ........fantastic location.....very interesting.
Keep up the good work!
Beautiful place, can only imagine how it's when is been taking care of.
Greetings from India. You guys are truly amazing. And its not just the visual exploration that you do, but the well crafted and often philosophically flavoured narration that comes along is what makes the presentation so epic and professional!
Thanks, we really appreciate this!
Another video rich with history. Thanks for taking us along. Take care guys.
Well done. And the accompanying music is good, too.
Really admire your work. Beautiful narration. Respectful attitude. Greetings from Düsseldorf 👋🏻😃
I don't know you deal with all the spiders! That big one coming out of that hole gives me eeebbbgggbbbbeeeez! The chapel is breath taking. I do hope they salvage this place. Thank you for sharing it. Be safe n well. GB I love how he shaved his head for breakfast! Lol.
The lens made it look bigger than it was :D But if you're roaming around abandoned places you get used to them. It's their home, not ours.
@@bwturbex an that my friend is why I watch Your channel!🙃😉
Hi Guys, another very beautiful abandoned location. The video really did bring it to life but in a new way, thank you for sharing this stunning historic location with us, much love. xx 🙏💖
Wow so amazing!
I run this video 5 times without skipping ads
I know in America some tunnels were closed off for many reasons. Flooding, disease, so people can't get to certain areas, old bunkers. I want down in a bunker that was closed off from the rest of the town because of flooding. I guess you use be able walk under most of the town when the war was going on.
Again a beautiful video, thank you❤️
Magnificent, as always. My thank you.
Beautiful location. Great video too enjoyed watching it.
Guten doc from the US. I really enjoy watching , what I consider to be short documentaries. You all are my favorite. Keep up the great work. Until the next video, stay safe.
Awesome as always, thanks for what your team creates, full time 🌹 😎
You are very welcome. Enjoy today's episode!
Thank-you guys another GREAT explore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful explore!
Brilliant video. You guys lead an exciting life. Well Done! X
wieder ein richtig gutes Video mit klasse Aufnahmen und eine echt schöne Location :-)
Poor boys, I can only imagine what their life was life and what they were subjected to by those in control of them.
We heard only rumors but at least not everything was bad. They also had good times!
So Beautiful! I thank you so much for sharing! The video was amazing, the fate of the orphans is upsetting.
I am only about 2 months late but just Excellent guys! SuperB! I sure hope the town is able to save it of what remains... I would even donate to crowdfunding! This is on my wishlist to visit now! Cannot wait for summer! Happy days.
Another wonderful film of Times gone but not forgotten! We can look back and ponder what life must have been like for the students of the establishment! The stories have been told, and the truth is difficult to understand the Why??? The real answer may never be known the only thing left is an attempt to forget the past and continue to live a normal existence! Great work guys again great entertainment!
Great footage 🙂
Amazing!!! I sure hope the crowd funding works, it's too precious to let go. Thanks guys!
We do too!
Siempre me sorprenden con sus videos un trabajo impecable, saludos!!!!
Beautiful and heartbreaking Thank Y’all ☮️🐝safe
Thank you for what you do! Please always be careful! Beautiful Church.
And me, greetings from Poland (:
Good luck in the development of the channel.
Omg what a amazing location and again sick photos Toby and lovey editing bwt ❤️❤️could I as for the name you use for the end and beginning of your videos
Thanks buddy! :)
What do you wanna use? For copyright questions please send us an email.
I just found your channel and I'm hooked, I just subscribed
Hi there, great to have you!
Unbelievable video. Fantastic.
Thanks for watching!
The cinematography of this video was chefs kiss
Fantastic place... and great filming.
Thanks buddy
I love History appreciate your work 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Then our channel is the right thing to binge watch in case you're quarantined ;D
Beautiful video and very well done. Thank you
Thanks, what was your favorite part? :)
I appreciate the camera work as well as the narration. The paintings in the chapel were so vivid. I'm glad you took your time showing them. So many explorers want to be on camera all the time and often show toilets. Lol. That's not what I want to see! It's very well done video, music and all.
I am totally mesmerized by all your videos.
Trabalho de alta qualidade! Parabéns meninos!
Obrigado!
What a gorgeous place in the mountains
3:39 as an American, I have to snicker a little bit at what you consider to be a “trashed” interior of a vehicle. Compared to some of the messy cars that I’m accustomed to seeing, your’s looks borderline-OCD clean and organized. Great video though. Love the channel ✌🏻🇺🇸🤗
As always, this video shows us magnificence, even in the midst of decay and some neglect, that we would otherwise never view. I found myself suddenly flooded with feelings of gratitude for your artistry and dedication, and I look forward to touring the land of my mother's ancestors with you. Bon voyage, bonne chance, et voyagez toujours en toute sécurité, mes amis.
As a believer, I am grateful for the respect you show to what were once sacred spaces.
Excellent video :) stay safe and hopefully we can all get traveling around soon.
Keep exploring, my friend!
Love the behind scenes insertion!
So you like trashed cars and pen&paper? :D
@@bwturbex Sure, its cool to see things you do off the places and camera, plus D&D is dope!
I've been there before since 2019 with my buddies, it was my first paranormal investigation, the moment I walk inside i can hear a footsteps at the staircases and bang sound in every room and even a children's laughing too 😱
Was it in the night?
@@bwturbex yes it's was midnight monday
Que lugar interessante. Obrigada pela legenda em português. Auxilia bastante entender melhor a história.
My father and I are both Australian-born but his father (my grandfather) was Italian born and raised--I heard his family owned a farm in Northern Italy before he migrated here. It's really interesting to have any sort of insight on what things would have looked like back then (in reference to the whole Italy series)!
Interesting, thanks for sharing! There is something about the past that fascinates humans.
Very impressive vlog...Thank you Dudes for your big effort to share what valuable things from the Past. As Eastern people. Just wonder How good the ancient Architecture works, art, passion and how much cost to Build such Beautiful Monastery. The religious site, like the Monastery left for decay. Because younger generation might be they look religion don't mean much for them to face today life and matters. Building how Great it was just a n Object, without man is useless. We are in Indonesia lucky enough don't had such a Great Architectures Religious building left in empty... Warm Regards from 360 Sunshine days Country in Equator.
just beautiful!
This one almost hurt. Imagine living a day there and looking up at the big, blue sky (near the well). Man built that and now it’s disappearing with time. Thanks, Team BWT ✌🏻
Hurt in a good way we hope :D Thanks for watching and see you in the next episode!