The Ghost Town of Monterano
Monterano is an ancient feudal city, abandoned on top of a tuff plateau within the natural reserve of Canale Monterano. In 1799, following a dispute between the Monteranesi and the Tolfetani, French troops looted the village and decreed its decline.
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- id:1167111
- date:21 April 2012
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:34.94 MB
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Monterano is an ancient feudal city, abandoned on top of a tuff plateau within the natural reserve of Canale Monterano. In 1799, following a dispute between the Monteranesi and the Tolfetani, French troops looted the village and decreed its decline.
Details
- id:1167111
- date:21 April 2012
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:34.94 MB
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