Photographer finds stunning abandoned 19th century palace with fully-stocked wine cellar – World News
An abandoned 19th century palace that has been left undisturbed full of antique furniture and artwork as well as a fully-stocked wine cellar, has been found by a photographer in northern Italy.
Roman Robroek, from the Netherlands, armed with his camera, had hunted down the decadent building which he believes was built in the 19th century.
Tucked away in a small town, the forgotten gem is overgrown with vegetation and from the outside shows little sign of its former glory.
Inside, Roman was shocked to find fully kitted-out bedrooms and living rooms almost untouched by time – almost as though the owner had gone away on holiday.
Investigating further, Roman found a drawing room decorated in different shades of yellow, with luxurious chaise lounges and a stunning feature ceiling with an elaborate painting of a tree.
(Image: Jam Press/Roman Robroek)
Other rooms were equally eye-catching, with one featuring a show wall painting of a stunning seaside palace – which no doubt served as inspiration for the owners.
The wine cellar was still fully stocked with dusty bottles and crates of untouched liqueur.
(Image: Jam Press/Roman Robroek)
In the bedroom, heavy duty wooden frames held dressed mattresses with the sheets still on – looking fit for a princess, albeit after a clean.
“The palace was covered in stunning thick drapes and curtains,” said Roman.
(Image: Jam Press/Roman Robroek)
“Old books were lying around everywhere and the furniture left behind is pure craftsmanship.
“Next to that, a lot of statues of popes, saints and Madonnas were found all over the place.”
(Image: Jam Press/Roman Robroek)
Roman has previously photographed residences including the Castle of Sammezzano and another palace in Poland, both of which have a detailed history.
But his latest find is something of a mystery, with the only titbit of information on offer detailing one of its former owners, a lawyer with a chivalric title.
(Image: Jam Press/Roman Robroek)
In one bedroom, Roman found a photograph of the former owner, with a birth date of 1874.
He also found several birth registers in the office, including one man born in 1941 with a degree in agriculture.
