Mini Theme: Civita di Bagnoreggio
Jul 28, 2017 00:26:43 #
Civita di Bagnoreggio is a small village situated on a steep plateau of soft volcanic tufa rock in the Provence of Viterbo, Italy about an hours drive North of Rome and not far off the main highway from Rome to Florence.
The village dates back 2,500 year to the time of the Etruscans. The plateau rises up out of a deep crater-like canyon carved out by the Tiber River. The town started to go into decline several hundred years ago as the sides of the plateau eroded and buildings slid into the valley below. Decline accelerated after the bridge to the town was bombed by the Germans in WW2. It became known as 'The Dying Town'. The permanent population falls as low as 12 during the winter, but it is now visited by so many tourists that is considered to be an endangered site. Fortunately, when we visited in April it was amazingly peaceful and quiet.
I know the pictures are nothing special, but I hope they convey something of the atmosphere of this unique place.
Thanks for looking. Feedback always appreciated.
The village dates back 2,500 year to the time of the Etruscans. The plateau rises up out of a deep crater-like canyon carved out by the Tiber River. The town started to go into decline several hundred years ago as the sides of the plateau eroded and buildings slid into the valley below. Decline accelerated after the bridge to the town was bombed by the Germans in WW2. It became known as 'The Dying Town'. The permanent population falls as low as 12 during the winter, but it is now visited by so many tourists that is considered to be an endangered site. Fortunately, when we visited in April it was amazingly peaceful and quiet.
I know the pictures are nothing special, but I hope they convey something of the atmosphere of this unique place.
Thanks for looking. Feedback always appreciated.
Jul 28, 2017 01:30:36 #
Actually, your pictures are impressive. Your perspectives really captured the essence of this beautiful spot! Well done.
Jul 28, 2017 04:46:17 #
An impressive looking town and you have captured it well
with your photographs. Thank yo for posting and the information
on the town.
with your photographs. Thank yo for posting and the information
on the town.
Jul 28, 2017 06:29:15 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Actually, your pictures are impressive. Your perspectives really captured the essence of this beautiful spot! Well done.
Thanks Carol. Glad you enjoyed them.
Jul 28, 2017 06:30:42 #
Leicaflex wrote:
An impressive looking town and you have captured it well
with your photographs. Thank yo for posting and the information
on the town.
with your photographs. Thank yo for posting and the information
on the town.
Thanks for looking Leiceflex and for the encouragement.
Jul 28, 2017 10:44:33 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
Very well done. You certainly captured the feel of the city and how isolated it is.
Jul 29, 2017 07:42:48 #
repleo wrote:
Civita di Bagnoreggio is a small village situated ... (show quote)
Good shots that make me wish I were there again.
Jul 29, 2017 08:05:28 #
Jul 29, 2017 10:15:28 #
I think the pictures are quite special ... especially the last one. Thanks for the history.
Jul 29, 2017 10:25:46 #
The little, old hill towns of Italy and France are amazing and beautiful and you have done an outstanding job of showing this with your photos, thanks.
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Jul 29, 2017 11:42:45 #
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Jul 29, 2017 16:08:59 #
Thanks everybody for taking the time to look and to leave a comment. You have encouraged me to post some more of my pictures from Tuscany and Umbria. I think I have some really nice ones. Watch for my "Mini Theme" posts. Please stop by and take a look again.
Jul 29, 2017 22:56:40 #
Jul 30, 2017 07:18:24 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Beautiful images, Phil! Very well done!
Thanks Sue . I appreciate your encouragement.
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