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Abandoned Village of Balestrino

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Abandoned Village of Balestrino

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Abandoned Village of Balestrino

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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Abandoned Village of Balestrino

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    1. From Loano to Colle San Bernardo and back from Colle Caprauna — a loop in the Monte Galero Provincial Protected Area

    111km

    06:23

    2,600m

    2,610m

    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    January 7, 2020

    The village of Balestrino is a ghost town in the heart of the province of Savona, made famous by its total abandonment. Its depopulation dates back to the 1960s, when the population was forced to relocate to a new area downstream due to the geological instability of the terrain. Today, the old town is dominated by the imposing ruins of the Del Carretto Castle and houses swallowed up by vegetation, creating an atmosphere suspended in time. Although the village is inaccessible for safety reasons, its charm remains intact. It remains a popular destination for photographers and lovers of abandoned places, who admire it from afar.

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      October 29, 2017

      View of the castle of Balestrino Borgo.

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        June 7, 2021

        Italy's most famous ghost town. The old town was abandoned in 1953. Due to the danger of collapse, no tours are possible inside.

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          Location: Balestrino, Savona, Liguria, Italy

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