The ancient Balestrino town is based 40 miles south east of Genoa . Little is known about much of the settlement 's origin or history . Seismic instability noted as a reason for the mass abandonment . Today the town is seen as Italy 's most famous abandoned location . Folklore suggests that the depreciating settlement is haunted .
The ancient Tuscan town is based 40 miles south east of Genoa . Little is known about much of the settlement 's origin or history . Seismic instability noted as a reason for the mass abandonment . Today the town is seen as Italy 's most famous abandoned location . Folklore suggests that the depreciating settlement is haunted .