Sardinia
A deathly silence blows through the streets of the mining village of Asproni. Halfway through the twentieth century, the last resident closed the door behind him.
Sa Macchina Beccia
Although from a distance, the ruins of Sa Macchina Beccia resemble a fairytale castle with its battlements, tower and round-arched windows, appearances are deceptive.
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