Abandoned Millionaires Mansion of an Academic Italian Family - WHERE Are They?

[@1destinySS]

I've watched this guy for a long time. He is very respectful everywhere he goes and is careful not to reveal location or names as best he can. He admits to not having full grasp of all languages and may not know the history of all the things he sees. Just because there may appear to be some kind of caretaker doesn't mean the family did not abandon it. Maybe its caught up in some kind of tax, legal or estate squabble and someone is assigned to keep watch over properties from time to time. He seems to welcome any information commenters have. I enjoy when people post information they have on the history. I will keep watching from America. We don't have anything like the things he finds. :)

[@jaeeluv]

Yes and he is so fiiinne OMG 🥰

[@creacionesjenuti5551]

He forgot to mention that in addition to being respectful, honest and all the other qualities that adorn him, he has a beautiful voice and an appearance of a model, which many of us do not stop admiring, hehe

[@lilibethrivera7606]

you have a very clear, nice voice

[@caramiaseymour8715]

Perhaps I've suffered amnesia after being attacked and my memory is coming back - Thank The Lord- AMEN

[@souhailla10]

yes i think most abandoned houses has a story that involves drugs or not paying tax....

[@cynthiabodnar3640]

Its so nice to be listening and watching yet another beautiful video from you. The magnificence of this place is breath taking and that bath was jaw dropping upstairs. I pray someone of some care is maintaining it as it seems very little dust is around any of this home. The dark cherry furniture and the massive detail in some of their furniture u don't get to see that very much so much of the past that is able to videoed have so many hallowed halls and rooms it was wonderful to see how in some small way, of how they lived thru their furnishings . Thank you again for showing us yet another wonderful past in time where wealth was obviously shown in their home.

[@joannadavis6716]

This explore is amazing. I am 76 and the 12th great granddaughter of a feudal king in Northern Italy from the ninth century. Our family castle is nothing like the elegance of this mansion. More medieval in appearance. I love that you take your time, use good lighting and that you appreciate and respect what you show us, so beautiful❣️

[@richardjeffsteve8053]

Yes it’s. How are you doing Joanna, I hope you and your family are safe from the virus?

[@LCNWA]

Leslie, I pray some of their extended family will come back to the family chateau/villa & keep this beautiful piece of history alive for next generations to see! Awesome! Stay safe!

[@Pingamia2]

Well that would be the best thing to do but you need a lot if money for the upkeep and redoing this to it’s beauty once again. But most likely the only owner cannot afford it.

[@patriciabeller64]

I appreciate how respectful you are while touring the property: gloves, hushed voices, and peaceful, relaxing music. A lovely exploration of the place! Stay safe!

[@TK_Strong]

No dust anywhere. Furniture appears polished. Some must be maintaining this beautiful residence.

[@lissschmidt2601]

But why wouldn’t they have taken care of the pool

[@nickbakker6963]

My thought as well! It may not be occupied - but the inside does not appear to be abandoned....

[@esockell]

I respectfully disagree. Most of the furnishings were extremely dusty. Some cobwebs present as well.

[@carolseta4329]

There is a lot of dust and Cobb webs if they put the camera up close, otherwise we won’t see it in a place not closed up that many years.

[@mattiarivellini7454]

@@lissschmidt2601 Bc Here in Italy when it's winter we empty the water from our pools and nobody will touch the pool since the next summer

[@crystalcloud6720]

I love listening to you. Such a soothing voice. Most people get so loud and it ruiins the experience. But you voice makes it all worth watching. It just astounds me how people can leave such things.

[@richardjeffsteve8053]

😂 How are you doing crystal, I hope you and your family are safe from the virus

[@poisongirl81]

Hello I’m from Italy. You were wrong, Giovanni is the first name and Ellena is the surname! It’s a man named Giovanni and not a woman as you say. XD Professor Giovanni Ellena found a famous scientific high school in a big city of northern Italy in the 60s, his wife name was Mariuccia (don’t know if a professor too but I doubt) and they have a son director in the same institute named Ludovico (probably the owner of the house now).

[@jwilcox4726]

Very interesting, Ester thank you for the knowledge. Such a beautiful house. I wonder if he knows wood is termite infested in that beautiful wood. It will spread till it infests the entire structure. Can cover big pieces in sealed plastic and it will kill them. Such interesting lives as well.

[@naniwijayanasution1752]

Thank you for the information. I think you mean this scientific school in Italy. There's a picture of Prof. Giovanni Ellena and his wife, Mariuccia, in this article, taken in 1963. I don't think they're still alive now. www.torinofan.it/storie/rinnovamento-nella-tradizione-la-terza-vita-del-cairoli/

[@thaboijay230]

@Osiris lmao

[@lourensdupreez8352]

How can the son or present owner just leave the place to fall apart? Seems very wrong to me!

[@roxydirana401]

@@jwilcox4726 HERE IN ITALY,BEFORE & AFTER THEY BUILD A HOUSE OR ANY BUILDING,,ANTI-TERMITE CHEMICALS TREATMENT,THE PREVENTIVE MEASURES,THE SAFETY & ADVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGE OF ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT ARE ALWAYS THE FIRST TO BE DISCUSSED ,THATS WHY ITALIAN CABINETS OR ANY WOODEN CABINETS REMAINS AS IT IS

[@sheribaby2]

The carriage and antique bicycle were by far my favorite part of this explore... but all that furniture in the basement... WOW

[@joanitafernandes2491]

Hi

[@joanitafernandes2491]

God shierly than k to remember it's mine

[@StarlitSky1914]

Wow I’m so glad it wasn’t vandalized. What shame it’s rotting away.

[@richardjeffsteve8053]

It’s really sad watching such a beautiful house go to waste.. how are you doing stefana, I hope you and your family are safe from the virus

[@helenholmes3018]

The wood work is amazing and the place is just out of this world I noticed that there is not much dust

[@ericidelson3438]

I definitely envy you Dude!!! These places are incredible!!! Btw, everything about your presentations are very professional. The narration, sound, lighting, editing, music. I swear I’m watching an actual television production. Just top notch gentleman!🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@stephanielangely589]

Yes I agree...They are probably my favorite explorers...thank You guys!!!

[@argagaming374]

I couldn't agree more

[@adelaidasultan2927]

Wow , this is so beatiful, but why? What is happend to the owner....where are they....

[@AshMcPhee]

I love watching these videos before bed because there always so relaxing

[@omarhamid3638]

Beautiful beautiful place!! You end it on a very profound note though, you are right the richer we get the more we seem to hoard and then after we depart it is left to rot. So so tragic. Another great episode though Lesley and hope you and Jordi are keeping well.

[@PP-qi1nk]

Yes I think he ended it on a wonderful note . So very very true

[@livingabovethe12th]

Anybody notice the cctv cameras on the walls at 12:47, 15:13 and 20:39 as well as the motion detectors at 15:40 and 25:53. U are braver than I would be, esp in a foreign country!!! Great job as always, u always find the most beautiful places.

[@tufneckdragon]

He probably had permission to be there. Like most of these explorers do

[@doloresfulford1328]

No electricity the sensors they’re not working . The owner of the Mansion they were installed for their security .

[@cynthiaarnold5807]

I pray some day they will come back and restore the place. Amazing video guys. Your videos are so nice and relaxing. No loud obnoxious music playing. Good work.

[@jillkeeley2146]

Always sad to see such beautiful places left , just to decay. 😔

[@pquarles1]

Beautiful and your so kind and respectful. Thank you for showing you

[@grandmacarla4258]

Wow, what a wonderful house to explore! Gorgeous furniture, amazing chandeliers and most especially, the amazing wagon in the basement. Again, wow! Thank you Lesley.

[@creacionesjenuti5551]

Everything I have observed on this tour has left me a taste of nostalgia, imagining the life that this wonderful building once had. This is life, it passes, while objects endure in time. I love his work and his warm way of narrating.

[@mimallen8386]

Wow just Beautiful! I loved the Roman Tub, and the sleigh beds, the Italian bed frames, and the Italian marble bathroom! That place is truly beautiful!

[@jwilcox4726]

I gotta say this one takes the cake. Absolutely beautiful. All that carved wood. I think above the benches were the coat of arms of Elenna's family Heraldry of her heritage. Wonderful, I have no words either. So glad you were there Lesley. Love you too. XOXO

[@karenhall6922]

Magnificent! I can only imagine living like this!

[@sandyfoust307]

How are you to own something like is. I'm really looking for something like this. Sandra Foust Thank you

[@davejohnson3684]

@@sandyfoust307 Try and imagine the payroll for the staff.

[@annsmith4739]

I think this is the best place iv seen you do ,absolutely beautiful,much lv Ann uk xx

[@fowlcamm]

This is the first time I have seen Bros Of Decay present what appears to be a house on at least a minimum maintenance contract. The plaster from the ceiling was all cleaned away, no dust covering anything, and hardly a cobweb in sight. This seems like the house of a very old person, perhaps in (or till recently) a care/nursing home, and the house has been cared for whilst they are/were there.

[@PP-qi1nk]

Ian yes I would agree with you on that one.

[@JamieM470]

Wow. Too many jaw-dropping things in that house to even begin to list. A little plaster repair, industrial pressure-washing to the outside & the pool, & someone with money could move right in! Beautiful and amazing.

[@joanitafernandes2491]

Hi how are you I am god shierly how are you maidison of the river ra re what type of rare bl Ood set you have like me

[@joanitafernandes2491]

Thank to like me for re v da l

[@evelyndunham5135]

That carried in some of the other pieces of furniture should be in a museum before they get destroyed. It’s amazing how clean the place is No cobwebs

[@jeffb3535]

That has to be the best Italian mansion yet! I love the pool and the secret Roman bath. The mansion is still able to be restored so hope someone buys it and restores it to its former glory.

[@christinesnitkin9619]

That Roman bath was a surprise. Gold tiles? But it looked so uncomfortable. Do you think they had lounge chairs in there?

[@stephanielangely589]

Leslie...its just so unbelievable to me that these people leave these Beautiful things behind and that there are no Family members to take these things and keep them from being ruined...or donate these gorgeous pieces of furniture to someone...its just wasting away...its so hard to believe or understand!!!

[@gloriaa.garcia3985]

This is the reason why everyone should have a Will this way it will be in writing who gets what when the owners are gone.

[@vernabryant2894]

Beautiful.It looks like someone is taking care of it.

[@dlodge4966]

The marble floor were amazing and even the trim was marble. That’s a first seeing the marble trim!

[@devon6482]

That carriage was amazing just so beautiful. How could you leave such beauty behind !

[@silviadread4816]

I'm italian and I read the diplomas...Ellena is the surname, Giuseppe is the name and he was the son of Giuseppe Ellena(the second diploma concerns him) and this is a gaduation in civil engineering. No power woman in this story :(

[@GingerNinja1]

Behind every successful man is a strong woman.😉

[@tamarrajames3590]

This is a very beautiful home, I’m presuming the family had money well beyond what professors are paid. The bicycle is called a Penny-farthing. The cart looks like an old market cart, similar to those in Portugal. The pooping chair is called a commode. You have come a very long way from when you and your Brother began near your home area. Stay safe and keep enjoying what you do.🖤🇨🇦.

[@neuroleptika]

Its italy, not north american prices for mansions

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@neuroleptika Good point.🖤🇨🇦

[@karengerken2679]

Watching with my cat from Northern Germany- greetings to all followers;-)

[@jillkeeley2146]

Watching from the usa, my state of michigan

[@margaritasandoval3678]

Greetings from Los angeles California

[@elifozlemtopal7013]

Greetings from Istanbul, Turkey 🎊🎈

[@marthapoole9555]

Hello from Canada

[@pioneerman8467]

Watching this with my kitty sleeping under my blankets",greeting's from Northwest WA.

[@vanianalinueharapro9651]

Thanks to you again and thanks for all historical commentaries as well. Great moments of reverie.....Bravo for the respect on the places and for former people histories.

[@paulsmith8212]

One side of the pool was a shower and the other probably the maintenance room for the pool pump and filter. Was that your pen on the fireplace? I like the marble floor. That cannon is the real deal. Leslie, that is a beautiful home. Wonder if a family cemetery somewhere near?

[@jenniffer9034]

Thank you for sharing Leslie....beautiful beautiful mansion! It looks to be very well taken care of...no decay , very clean!

[@willyegger4488]

Hi dear Lesley, my friend, Woow, this mansion is looking incredibly beautiful! - I am very excited and already looking forward to your lifestream. - Kindest regards from grey and rainy Switzerland.

[@nancybarot565]

Matthew 6: 19-21 “Do not lay up for yourself treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves dig through and steal. But lay up for yourself treasures in heaven, where no moth or rust destroys and where thieves do not dig through and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

[@l.a.picasa]

@Shell m internet is a tool and just as any other tool, it is not inherently bad. It can be used for good or inappropriately. It's up to the operator as to how they will use it.

[@priscaomolo126]

I like to hear that reason like born again Christian

[@liliaursos1548]

Yes, it's in the Bible.

[@j.s3933]

That's true...everything fades away...

[@jasminejones9937]

Trying telling that to homeless people who could've benefited from being accommodated in this place Shame on those Italian Catholics for not donating it to the poor ;

[@IratePuffin]

What a beautiful place. It’s sad to see it falling apart. The staircase is really pretty. I’d love to have that chandelier from the dining room!! Or the one above the elevator! Ok... any of them. They’re all beautiful! That bathroom upstairs was amazing. Imagine how long it took to fill that tub!

[@nocatfishnana1923]

That’s the first thing that came to my mind also. By the time it was full the water would be cold!

[@drittenberry1]

When I binge watch your videos I find myself weeping. I cry at the disregard for all the beauty left behind. There are so many people in the world with nothing. Yet these beautiful homes with fantastic furnishings and priceless pieces of art won’t even be displayed for people to be blessed by. Thank you for somehow giving all of these beautiful creations a chance to be seen and appreciated. The beauty in each creation makes me know there is a Creator God. Thank you🙏

[@jillkeeley2146]

Watching now, so cool, absolutely gorgeous,

[@mshockey73]

Bros, You find the BEST places to explore and this place is no exception. Thanks for the tour!!

[@kiranavalentina1172]

Idk why..im having anxiety n hard to sleep but hearing your voice makes me sleep 😁😂

[@pattyweatherington3558]

Leslie, I love the way you describe your show's. Your enthusiasm is beautiful. Stay safe

[@keepingitreal215]

Wow. This was a good one. Imagine it when it was first built. Huge swimming pool.

[@bevcamren1316]

I guess I miss seeing the pool which is always my favorite did they show it near the beginning or the end I watch to the end but didn't see them showing it

[@nobusmanrbbj]

@@bevcamren1316 In the beginning. Before touring the house.

[@melanierowe79]

I love that u tell a story as well. It really adds to the video. Thanks. Love ur videos. 🇨🇦

[@cynthiahofer2903]

The top floor was probably the nursery with the nannies room next door. So hard to understand why this place is empty. I hope someone buys it before too long.

[@davejohnson3684]

Too hard to sell a house this big, this old.

[@williamskris6335]

Stunning place!!! Just gorgeous inside!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@jamesswetland5019]

The room that you said look at that wall paper, with the round wall. I think that was a door that would of opened up. It looked like there was hinges. What a beautiful house. Unbelievable!!

[@davejohnson3684]

Bros. Of Decay: Great tour. Thank you.The bedroom with the television says it all. Tired old spouse. Difficulty getting honest care-givers. Plenty of money still left in his/her pockets, but not for this "fortune sucker" of a home. It probably only existed to rob the occupant of the long- gone happy memories.

[@sammni]

My god dude I remember when you were just starting and you talked to me on a little channel I just started just when you had 60ish subs. I remember saying talk in your videos even though you will feel silly you will get used it. My goodness, you have come a long way. This is narrated and filmed like a pro

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

Hello from the USA on a tiny island near Canada. All I can say is WOW!! This was amazing, my heart sank when I saw all the old bed frames, etc..., I can't believe they are all just sitting there. Thanks for the tour!

[@jacquesdemolay3315]

Someone removed the broken part of the ceiling from the floor. Otherwise you would have to see it on the floor.

[@rachelelizabethcharfauros847]

I was thinking the same and the fact there is no mattress on the sleigh bed...crazy ...such a beautiful home !

[@justgotohm4775]

@@rachelelizabethcharfauros847 Yes! That bed in particular is a very very old design, similar to the style of beds that were common in Pompeii even.

[@KristinaMay2109]

Maybe there are homeless people living there and they are doing some cleaning or some arrangement there.

[@jwilcox4726]

The son as stated above by esther is probably taking care and owns it now.

[@stevenschwagel8029]

maybe the plaster fell while the people still lived there

[@brigittebeltran6701]

As an affeccionada of mansions and castles, I must say you are an excellent host and tour guide...I believe those elaborate bed frames would be worth a small fortune today. Elena had very elegant (marble floors, chesterfield sofas, and crystal chandeliers) taste...MUCHISIMA GRACIAS for this eloquently informative tour. I am definitely going to LIKE! ❤

[@MauiXoXo]

It appears like there's someone looking after this immaculate mansion.

[@itpatriot]

What an amazing place! It's so refreshing to see that no vandalism has taken place! I've watched several shows of abandoned places that were so vandalized and it just makes me sick. What the hell is wrong with human beings? All the gorgeous grandfather clocks and multitudes of artifacts left untouched there, so awesome!!

[@elizabethedwards7082]

No spiderwebs, no dust. It's being looked after.

[@surfandturfr]

My favorite part of the house is that swimming pool !! I could see having some serious pool parties there. They had some lovely wooden furniture pieces in the house. Wasn't very fancy for such a Grand house. Still so beautiful and I wish I could have been her kid who inherited this place 😁 Love from Canada ❤️

[@katifalcon]

That was a beautiful empire style bed on the second to last level.

[@lauramarles8445]

I love your excitement for the antiques and chandeliers! It was a beautiful building/home. Thank you for sharing! Laura M. 😀

[@PK-uh2yz]

Loved the video ! Amazing ! Cheers from California ❤

[@alexisfontana4879]

Yo Argentino descendiente por completo de Italianos... Increible que ese caserón aun este en pie, y muy bien cuidado!! Que bello estilo tenian y siguen teniendo (supongo) Veas donde veas me asombra ese toque italiano, en mi familia tuvimos eses tipo de recepcion o entrada de la casa, con enormes ventanales desde 1880 aprox. en plena llanura plampeana (gente de campo, que trabajaba la tierra), el unico detalle era que no era circular, pero me trae recuerdo de ese caserón familiar.... detalles por doquier y nada mejor esos mobiliarios que le dan un aire de grandeza y de linaje familiar...!! Gracias Leslie y equipo!! BUEN TRABAJO.. Los abrazos desde Argentina...

[@dorothyjones1129]

I'm not so sure about that moustache Lesley 😂but I still love you x

[@ladylaois8184]

Lol it makes him look older I feel.

[@dorothyjones1129]

@@ladylaois8184 definitely, I'm not a fan of moustaches unless ots partnered with a beard.He just looks si different it's not our Lesley 😂guess we'll have to get used to it bless him we still love you very much lesley x

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@dorothyjones1129 LOL And I’m not a fan of beards, but I love mustaches!

[@marthaarourick634]

Hello I'm from The U.S of America,Texas area I have always Loved U page,& want to say Thank U so much for U'r taking the time to give me theses,Places to show us part of the world, It's So wonderful,I Love U.

[@houseonahill4893]

Why are these mansions not restored? This one looks as if it would be relatively easy to renovate! The chandeliers are breathtaking. AND the furniture! WOW!!

[@lulurose8311]

It takes lots of money

[@houseonahill4893]

@@lulurose8311 If you buy these mansions, you have a lot of money!!!

[@lulurose8311]

@@houseonahill4893 right, this one would take to much money to restore unfortunately for the people living in the area. I read no one wants it :-( I’ve been fascinated with this property for years now.

[@bramstayer]

The economy?

[@sherryaleshire9187]

Just amazing. So sad that such beautiful things left behind. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THINGS I CANT IMAGINE. BEAUTIFUL ☺❤❤ And love your voice ☺👍👍

[@willyegger4488]

Hi dear Lesley, Bros of Decay, What an absolutely extraordinary mansion in such a pristine condition! - All these still beautifully furnished rooms seemed so untouched and unbelievably clean. - Maybe a caretaker is looking to this mansion, - who knows?! - I loved being in mind at your side during the tour through these rooms. - What surprised me the most, was actually the incredible amount of antiques standing nearly in every room. - The former owner seemed to have had a good taste in interior decoration. - This was truly a wonderful explore, dear Lesley! Have you been exploring together with Jordy in this house, and have you been there last summer? - I wish you all the best and a lot more inspiring and exciting Urbex tours like this one. - I can always feel your passion for the buildings, you are exploring and see your great respect for the interiors and the probable history of the location. - You will always belong to my most favourite explorers. - Stay safe, and take care, dear friend! Lots of blessings, peace and kindest regards from grey and rather rainy Switzerland.

[@annsmith4739]

Hi Willy ,you always Wright beautiful things ,bless you Willy stay safe in this terrible time Ann

[@willyegger4488]

@@annsmith4739 , Hi Ann Smith, Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. - Take care and kindest regards.

[@Jessika78]

Hello from Philadelphia. Absolutely love your videos! It’s a trip around the world stepping back in time, thank you 😊

[@dorothyjones1129]

Chesterfield sofas look so amazing but are so uncomfortable to relax on 😂

[@suzannebirkholz8757]

You find the most extraordinary mansions, this one is no exception. I thank you for sharing with us, who can not or are not able to travel and see these beautiful homes. Sad to see no family has come forward to save the beautiful furniture and light fixtures. BTW the pool must have been fun to swim in, in its day. Thank you again for showing respect and concern to these sad, wonderful places.

[@hermanadam6657]

I see some people commenting that the villa has not been abandoned. In fact, everything indicates that it hasn't been abandoned in the sense that someone's taking care after all. No sign of vandalism, junkies, satanists, etc.

[@undomiel152003]

@kris scarpetti Explainable though. Dust is actually human shedded skin. Notice how the house has all the windows completely closed. There's no one there, no open window to let the dust from outside in. So the only thing that could produce dust is cloth, and it's quite minimal. Also, living far away from a city helps in that. I should know, I've lived in a city and in a town. By far, the house in a town had 1/6th of the dust of the city. And the city had that weird black petroleum-like one. (I lived in a metropolitan area that is only cars... and no public transport ... thank you US modern grid layout). Also, I noticed how dust collects differently when I worked in a story. The part of the store that guests went to was dust laden. The backstock rooms that we rarely went into, was clean all the time. Ridiculous. (By the way, I wouldn't get this mansion if i were in the market looking for stuff. Not as pretty as one would expect).

[@anniefreiler8036]

They are clearly trespassing. Not an abandoned house.

[@bramstayer]

@@anniefreiler8036 or they WERE INVITED by a real estate agent? Eh??? Maybe? Look how many ppl see something on youtube.. lots more than an open house to a remote site... Loads of youtubers who do tours of Apts in NYC then show high rise ones. Its real estate channel that has a gimmick....they could have be paid by someone & it NOW it will sell alot faster,. So they would be trespassing, except they can't be. Crimes arent allowed especially when thats what you show all the time... its looking they call it. Or they be arrested or fined. Someone should check it put over in Italy... hahahaha

[@frida507]

@@undomiel152003 There was a broken window.

[@tanzidatamima7125]

Maybe some smart ppl cleaned it

[@margaritadelgado1395]

Guys this place is awesome!! Thank you so much , I really enjoyed it hearing that history from the family, it’s so beautiful!!!

[@rhondawilliams5859]

GREETINGS FROM AMERICA..🇺🇸😊

[@mlsiazon420]

That’s an amazing home. With some care, it could be back to new. Such awesome furniture, wallpaper, those chandeliers. Man....

[@Daniellelp921]

QUESTION??? Has any of the owners or family members of the properties you explore ever reached out to you??

[@marypharis734]

Good question Danielle! I'd like to know, too!

[@keeleylandrau7258]

L

[@nocatfishnana1923]

I have been asking that question of many explorers but have never received a response!

[@shirleycoles3652]

Noah Nowhere, had someone say,that's her brothers house,so he took the video down!!

[@bramstayer]

@@shirleycoles3652 this house isnt really abandoned then?

[@tmfoster76]

Very, very cool but it also seems like you walk past many doors. We would still like to see them, even if they are boring and a quick glimpse. You also didn't fully shut the upstairs door. Now the pigeons will truly be everywhere. I adore your love and passion for the little stuff. Keep up the great work. I'm super jealous. Why isn't this stuff in a museum. That horse carriage 😍❤

[@creegirl9]

I believe the cart was for religious processions. You would put a statue of the saint and pull it around town on the saint's day.

[@Jayapullani]

I believe you are right, I was having a similar thought about the cart, the reason for it being so colourful and beautiful. Maybe the annual tour of the town by the Virgin Mary.

[@michaelpenyard7129]

These decorated carts were a speciality of Sicily - called 'caretto'. They were used just as carts - but why did this family have one, up in northern Italy? Specifically dated 1941. Doesn't tie-in with any family dates that I have found (see my post above)

[@elizabethanneingle7153]

This place is absolutely amazing every part of it is beautiful thank you for exploring here

[@memikepool7019]

Somebody is definitely looking after the place. The ceiling in the entrance hall has collapsed a bit, but there is no mess on the floor. So someone has cleared it.

[@LB-rc7jp]

Good point.

[@SusanLowesRealtor]

The broken pieces are in the fireplace

[@prasad21031971]

Incridible mesmerizing mansion what a beautiful. Tastefully designed things all over the place. Awesome. Just out pf the world experience. Thanks folks.

[@michaelpenyard7129]

Where did this stuff about a couple of university lecturers come from, Lesley? Another great video - but, as many people are commenting, this place doesn't seem to fit that kind of academic background. The truth is recorded in those framed 'diplomas' left behind - this was the recent home of a titled family, with an old family business supporting them. In Italy, on formal documents, your name is written as surname/first name - so Ellena is the family name, it's not a woman's christian name. The first diploma you found was the award of a qualification in Civil Engineering (the 'Laurea di Dollore') from the Royal Polytechnic in Turin to Geovanni Ellena, on 25th October 1939. With the authority of the last King of Italy (the 5 foot tall Vittoria Emannuelle III), it records that he was born on 10th January 1915 (so he was 24 years old when he qualified); and was the son of Guiseppe Ellena. A little Google research reveals that his grandfather, also called Giovanni Ellena, also a trained engineer, had founded a business in Genoa - 'S.A. Ceramica Ligure' - in 1882. They made ceramic floor & wall tiles, and bricks. But hey! Wow! - the second 'diploma' we see is actually the award of a Knighthood ('Cavaliere') to Giovanni's father, Signor Guiseppe Ellena, in 1956, along with his insignia, from the President of the new Republic. Guiseppe was born on 25 November 1896 in Ravenna, and served in the military; so he was 60 when he was honoured.

[@RSmith-nw1ql]

Very interesting history! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. I love reading about the former owners of these properties. The time you spent researching this family and then writing it down for us is truly appreciated 💕

[@boohenry5150]

What a delight to see such a spectacular mansion. The items inside are simply amazing, and you presented your tour with your usual grand style. The way some people have lived is just staggering. I would get lost in this place for sure. Thank you so much for the tour. Well done, as always!!

[@jomama5186]

I so wish someone could come along and breath life back into this one. Wow.

[@deliaespino5498]

Hello! From California Very beautiful place, you can see their hobbies of bike riding the way they entertained the way they celebrated Lent, and they're beautiful outdoors this house tells a story. Thank you for sharing 👍😊

[@loom1c]

The clocks have all been stopped just before (5 mins +/-) 2 o'clock. Someone maybe died at that hour or the time they left for good. Interesting!

[@falisha1982]

When the power shut off that's the time

[@RuinedTemple]

@@falisha1982 Assuming they don't run on batteries or kinetic energy (pendulums).

[@falisha1982]

@@RuinedTemple I guess you have a point.

[@jilldavis7229]

Magnificent!!! There are not words to describe how gorgeous, pristine & priceless that this place is!!!! It breaks my heart that this place is not lived in & absolutely treasured & loved as I would, if I had the opportunity to be sooo lucky as to live here!!! I am not going to be able to list the items & things that I loved about this property, as I absolutely adored it all!!! Everything was a beautiful, priceless treasure & should be loved & enjoyed for year’s to come!!! Antique lovers are drooling at the opportunity to own a piece of this 1of a kind estate!!! This is one, if not my favorite place that I have ever seen!!! Thank you for sharing this epic property with us! I loved it ❤️❤️❤️

[@rosariotrinidad8485]

New subscriber here. So intersting and mind blowing

[@denisewatson5295]

I love 💘 this mansion .I love all the antiques left behind. Gorgeous 😍 and stunning.

[@geraldtrigg1063]

The table is I don't think is made of oak because oak is a hard wood and wood worm will not go in oak it is probibaly pine which is a soft wood which they love brilliant video once again

[@ls6-ss413]

Nope. Beetle and worms will attack hard wood just as well

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I didn’t think it looked like oak either, but it’s so hard to tell in video moving quickly

[@brendababyify]

Not many cobwebs!

[@karenmartin9743]

Another amazing adventure! Thank you so much!

[@stevegarrett8124]

There was easily $100k in retail things left behind.

[@wandabrown3964]

This is the best home I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@cindybogart6062]

I would love to do research on the family that lived there. That’s what I find most interesting. ✨ Thanks for this as always!!

[@michaelpenyard7129]

See my research, above, Cindy - it's good lockdown fun on Google!

[@justgotohm4775]

Bravo!! That was outstanding, very different than the usual abandoned this or that videos. I have spent a lot of time traveling around Italy doing my own thing at my own pace. I have always admired the Italian minimalist design, yet they pull it off so romantically.

[@1hollig1]

That’s the cleanest abandoned house I’ve ever seen!

[@a.b.d.3974]

I think that was one of your best videos that you ever had thank you so much for taking time to show all the details of everything as usual be safe.

[@leonordeleon9580]

Very clean,there's a caretaker taking care of the Mansion.

[@kirstigan1]

I appreciate your camera work very much. It’s allows me to feel as though I am walking through this fine place seeing it myself. Thank you.