Dazzling Abandoned Mansion Of A Corrupt Italian - Fraud Cost Him Everything!

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STORY
We're venturing off the beaten path into the stunning Italian countryside, where a unique architectural wonder awaits.
This breathtaking villa stands out with its Japanese-inspired design, a fascinating anomaly in the Italian landscape. History buffs have dubbed it the "Japanese Villa," and with good reason!
The owners, Cristina and Alberto, were deeply passionate about Japanese culture. Their love for Japan is evident in every detail, from the stunning artwork to the way they decorated their home. They even expanded their family by adopting two children from Japan.
Rumors swirl about the current state of the villa and the reason for its abandonment. Some whispers suggest Alberto built his fortune in Japan through less-than-savory means.
Another theory claims the family fled Italy over a decade ago due to tax fraud, leaving everything behind. If Cristina and Alberto are still alive, they'd be in their sixties, with their children now in their late thirties or early forties.
The truth may be lost to time. Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the abandoned villa, searching for clues about this intriguing family and the fascinating story they left behind.
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[@marzash]

I daydream of touring places like this while I'm working a job I hate ..thanks for letting me view it vicariously.

[@LuvNatasha3]

Same!!

[@kangirigungi]

That's why I take screenshots of these places and use them as desktop backgrounds. This way it feels a little bit that I'm exploring even while working.

[@Navyyy9]

Same here

[@arthurramsay6579]

Take this of KZbin as this is my family's house and your no right being in it

[@BB--1011O]

As someone who loves vintage it's such a shame all these masterpieces are lying abandoned,it almost feels like a crime I wish someone could show them some love

[@blazefairchild465]

I guess it will all have to be auctioned off for the taxes.

[@PhoenIXPhantasies]

But stealing them would be more of a crime (':

[@Annaorlando311]

I hope that someone buys this gorgeous mansion. There's so must beauty in the home.

[@Queerz4Palestein]

you can have for one euro

[@ramona_rami5643]

I'm absolutely fascinated with this Italian mansion ! The interior design consists of an impressive variety of styles, shapes, colours and materials! The chandeliers and the painted cabinets are gorgeous ! Thank you, Lesley and Danny, for this wonderful exploration! I love your excitement and passion for your work! Take care and enjoy your trip!❤

[@estrellagilana4487]

Thank you for sharing, wish I could own one of those abandoned mansions love those expensive ART WORKS, furnitures so sad.

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

The guy behind the camera is so much smarter than the guy in front of the camera! The guy in front says the most ridiculous things when he tries to explain what something might be 😂😂

[@kaylarsen2222]

Lived this house. Surprised that these homes are left with such valuable items. If this was America the place would be ransacked .😢😢 thanks for the tour.

[@alliedavidson4175]

The painting over the piano is by George Stubbs called "Mares and Foals in a River Landscape". The original is hanging at Tate Britain museum in London.

[@CassandraDiNomEDiFatto]

19.51 It is not a pizza cutter. It is a type of knife for cutting vegetables into small pièces before cooking them. I'm Italian 😊

[@Unknown-jy7ku]

No 👎

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Mezzuluna

[@valep.6039]

si per tagliare prezzemolo ecc.. non sapevo che fosse uno strumento da cucina italiano!

[@CassandraDiNomEDiFatto]

@@jamesdellaneve9005 mezzaluna

[@bettywright6001]

I love your videos! I know your brother took very good videos, but I really love Danny,s input he really makes these videos and I really love Danny!

[@Kimberly-r9p]

This Mansion looks stunningly beautiful if the entry hall is this gorgeous I'm sure the rest of rooms will be just as beautiful

[@heidigordon1868]

I love the Italian tours. Such ornate mansions and castles.

[@hchapuis231]

What a shame that this house have been abandond. What a waste, when there are people who are homeless.

[@barefootnhilbily7091]

The tower shower...lol I like it.

[@LarryAugsburger]

You guys have done it again, masterfully documentary of a beautiful Italian mansion!! this place is so fantastic it needs to be restored and someone should be living there!!!!

[@libertygiveme1987]

Loved the girls Bedroom and the Bathroom. The Bedroom you could make THREE BEDROOMS out of it in a regular house!!!! The Shower was really DIFFERENT, as well as the Tub "ENCLOSURE"!!!! Thanks Guys for taking us along on your Journey!!!!

[@teresagray1477]

A shame so many furniture pieces will be ruined over time.

[@Goldrush1988]

When I see place's like this my imagination just runs wild. It is my dream to buy a old mansion over sea's. Another great video!

[@traceyroyer993]

Love the head board and the very unique chandelier in the girl's bedroom!

[@dianadelahaye7660]

I love the green tiled bathroom and that cool shower tower! The balcony is lovely.

[@Urbexando]

So gorgeous, once again another beautifull take of wonderfull place. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@anadiliarestrepo6548]

que lugar es hermoso fascinante su paisaje y todo lo de la mansión es un sueño desde Colombia un abrazo me encanta tus videos me transportan a esos tiempos

[@casacar1958]

ohh una casa fabulosa, llena de detales y muebles con arte. disfruté mucho este video. Como siempre Lesley y Danny son lo mejor de youtube. amo lo que hacen.

[@emoji5005]

Hello everyone, looks like another amazing video from the BEST 😊

[@carolali8851]

Beautiful entrance and staircase. The wallpaper at 29:22 is flocked wallpaper, it has a raised velvety pattern on it. I'd say the top floor was probably reserved for service staff and their children because it's not likely that the lady of the house did the housework and cooking. Overall this is a wonderful house worth saving.

[@Bluerose888]

The top floor, I didn't see a bathroom.

[@ssm9451]

Thank you, Lesley and Danny. You're the best!

[@juliemosher6404]

Absolutely breathtaking... as a wheelchair bound person, I travel vicariously by watching these videos. ❤

[@lesleyhouston22]

Great find ❤

[@Genesis-wo3dg]

I can't imagine living in such a beautiful grand house. It's filled with so many incredible murals and furniture, simply amazing. Thanks for taking us along ❤

[@susan7639]

I can’t imagine how much those chandeliers would cost $$$$$ Another great video gentleman ❤️❤️

[@wendyconley3694]

Great video. Loved it , from Michigan

[@SuzanneReina]

It isso amazing how people in Italy lived compared to the United States. I have always loved the furniture of that time. Also, the furniture was well made and held together for a long time. That was a great exploration and can't wait to see the next one.

[@lidiamar7860]

Chicos, me ha encatado el lugar. Pero como siempre con vuestras vocalizaciones lo hacen mas hermoso todo. Muchas gracias.❤

[@traceyroyer993]

The garden with bridges and path was amazing. A neighbor created a smaller version like this one in her hilly back yard in American suburbia. With fountains and rock·lined pathways it was gorgeous.

[@joannajohnson696]

Thank you for filming the interior of this mansion. One has to be careful of rotting floors on so many levels of a home. You both safely made it all the way to the top. Love the vintage furniture and woodwork on the stairs.

[@gardeniawitte]

Bedankt

[@AnjaMariaPrzybyla-pn1et]

Wow,i fall in love this that house,started fom the bar room till to the top,and some details.I love the turquoise cabinet and much more.And like always,i love you Danny and Lesley❤

[@crystalferguson7308]

12:58 What's crazy is that I chose to watch this one tonight, its almost midnight so about to go into the 13th of November 2024. Both of my cousins birthdays were today and in a few days it will be my birthday. So neat!! Everything has a reason for happening. Thanks Lesley and Danny for yet another great exploration. Much love from WV USA

[@emmypuspasari]

Wow !! This is very Beautiful Home and Castle !! I love every corner in this home. But i love the part of Dolls room also an office and some clean rooms in second upstrairs!! Its really awesome !! Great to see you in another video !! Success For Leslie and Danny !!

[@paulharris9019]

What an awesome vintage home. You do such a great job. My wife and I watch your show every evening with dinner. Bravo 👏

[@xxxxxx5423]

Excelente vídeo. La vida nos enseña que nada trajimos al mundo y nada nos llevaremos. Saludos desde Santiago de Chile

[@griselhernandez1909]

Your video was great. Very interesting . I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you very much for showing us these wonderful places.

[@traceyroyer993]

42:05 I want that stunning, pale green, hand-painted piece.

[@dianeknight4839]

guys the pizza cutter is actually a herb chopper. Japanese design is all about clean lines and no cluttter, which is why it looks like Ikea. The Italian style furniture is very similar to the French. Those wooden perforated shutters on the windows are just like the ones on Japanese houses.

[@ujona]

Greetings Lesley and Danny! it is always amazing to see your new videos and lives of these individuals who amassed their fortune through illegal activities. Cannot take wealth with you and God will have His final judgment regardless.

[@marilynmeade2286]

Beautiful place and unexpected for an italian house Wonder why family lefted so quickly Thank you for sharing this house See you in next video

[@Ramen.Butterbeard]

The decay of this villa, is older than ten years, the newspaper must have been left by an adventurer, the TV is from 80s-90s, more like 30 years, all that damp damage takes time.

[@Pareshbpatel]

One beautiful abandoned mansion; so beautifully presented. Thank you, Lesley and Danny, the Bros of Decay. {2024-05-22}

[@billb5749]

I loved the neighborhood and the unique gardens. As always, I would love to see what it all looked like back when it was well cared for. You guys always make these adventures so fascinating. The editing and the music is so beautifully crafted. Thank you guys, you are the best. I look forward to our next adventure!

[@corinnawinkler1872]

I really appreciate Danny's camera work after watching and viewing other urban explorers. His panning, taking time to slow down and show details, and smoothness when walking helps make for a pleasurable viewing experience. The background music was fitting as well in this episode. Leslie is always easy on the eyes and the camera loves him. I appreciate how you both are so kind and respectful to each other as well. Good job guys! I've been watching you for several years now and you are always consistent in your integrity and sincere, growing in knowledge and experience. God bless you both! It'd benefit you to study Art History and architecture. You might find work one day in an auction house like Sotheby's or study Real Estate Law and adverse possession. Have you considered it?

[@corinnawinkler1872]

It's concerning that you're not wearing safety masks with so much exposure to toxic molds. Have either of you had any respiratory symptoms or health complications from exposure? Good to see you using gloves. I had black mold in the last place I rented and it affected both my pet and myself adversely.

[@loriyack4749]

Can't wait. Much love from Michigan 🇺🇸💜

[@willyegger4488]

Woow, Lesley this was an absolutely wonderful explore in this still well preserved grand Italian mansion!! - I was nearly speechless when seeing all the treasures in these beautifully furnished rooms with such a legit time capsule vibe. - I loved the very decorative chandeliers, the grand entrance hall, the beautiful living room, and so on. Wonderful filming by Danny as always, and again I loved your conversations with him. And - also lovely background music, very well underlining the images of that fascinating location. Looking forward to your next explore adventure. Wishing you all the best, peace and kindest regards.

[@dianabrittes3224]

Es muy hermoso todo ,me gustaría qe muestres toda la casa entera y no algunas partes , bendiciones 😍

[@majordeej]

Well done you two! Incredibly unique building! As always, you two are awesome!

[@eleniceferreirafalcao4770]

Que lindo, espaçoso e muito bem decorado. Amo vê os seus vídeos ❤

[@FreddieMartin-c9q]

This is one of my favorites, guys! Thank!

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Lesley & Danny, 😉 A Beautiful Abandoned Mansion in Italy, but Inside Done like Japan from 2014, Tax Fraud...Sad!! Was Nice of Danny to See Italy for the First Time, I Loved Seeing This One Too!!😍 If it`s Tax Fraud, the Family Don`t Own It Anymore...So Why Doesn`t the People Who Own Sell It? I Loved the 5 Chandeliers, Stairway, Cabinets..Especially @ 43:25 the Hand Painted Dresser, Cabinets, Chairs, Stained Glass, Decayed Piano, & Balcony!! 8 & Possibly 9 Beds, 2 Bathrooms @ 44:30 the Shower in the Tower!! Thanks Lesley for Narrating & Danny for Filming & also Your Comment on Things!!❤ Take Care & have a Safe Trip to your Next Journey!! ❤ Love Barb from Central Illinois USA❣

[@edytabednarska6822]

Przepiękny dom dziękuję za zwiedzanie go to tak pikne miejsce

[@bullwinkl]

I luv that you guys are doing this and share mansion spelunking yes!!

[@mindyslater2526]

Definitely stepping it up with this video because this is what you and Danny deserve, the best beauties. thank you

[@MarcoAntonio-n8y]

Maravilloso trabajo son geniales saludos desde Sudamérica

[@ObservaDome]

👍Danny's Spot-On Insights👍 🤔Lesley's Not Quite So Much🤔

[@saiyamoru]

I so wish there was a way to rescue and restore some of the furniture we see in these homes. It's exquisite stuff and they really do not make them like they used to.

[@sabrinafair35]

Hi, Lesley! Your channel has exploded! How wonderful 😁

[@deniseharris2982]

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! THANKS GUYS from east Texas!!! ❤

[@Aixian-jd7be]

Thanks

[@mark6741]

I watch all your videos and wanna say keep it up and keep safe

[@careyh38]

Can't wait to see this.

[@lorih2249]

If the family fled the country due to tax fraud then I would assume the government would have seized their home and possessions and sold them at auction to pay the government what it was owed. I’m questioning if that was the real reason they left Italy.

[@marijae.5887]

👌👌

[@kiethdeakin5927]

Yeah, you think so but if you watch these urban Explorer, there's tons and tons of houses that were seized due to tax issues in foreclosures and it sucks. They don't do anything with it so they ruin lives to let something rot very disappointing.

[@betsybrennan7101]

Such a beautiful house! So many chandeliers, which is actually pronounced like shandelier, to improve the sound of your English. Wonderful job, fascinating!

[@Bluerose888]

26:43 Was that a door on the left side under the stairs? Before you went upstairs, was there a bathroom? 43:58 The bathtub is long! What a cool tower shower!

[@grieta9500]

Great to watch your programs,gives some peace of mind.Also very important.

[@loraineangeles2501]

I love all the story you share god bless lesly and danny

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks that was awesome place I enjoyed watching

[@barbaragravely920]

Too many people push the envelope and crime happens so fast you don't relize it happens then the Law comes in you asking why ?then you are in handcuffs. Money is the root to destroy minds and Businesses. My Grandpa came from Italy so i love how they were making a design by hands. Love you to Leslie and Danny take care yes i watched all the adds this time :). Your friend Barbie & Sam NWP, FL USA baby Awesome showcase this home is so beautiful i was going to ask you to get a sweeper to the staircase.

[@jacquelinejooste7351]

BEAUTIFUL but sad to see such decay.....

[@griselhernandez1909]

Beautiful paintings. Wonderful furniture. Everything of lux. Too much money. How could everything was abandoned like that?

[@jacklocke8490]

noting online says anything about tax fraud or adoption

[@jazzman1626]

Lesley: “Statue over there” Me: “No, that looks nothing like me” 😂😂😂😂

[@csantrich4387]

i t is not a pizza cutter, it is a mezza luna, a style of knife to chop with both hands

[@griselhernandez1909]

What a beautiful mansion. An amazing architecture. What a wonderful place. Like in dream

[@ellaparks162]

I will always wonder what was through the door under the stairs

[@Bluerose888]

I asked that too.

[@donnaloconteribot9992]

Always fascinating, and haunting.

[@SmokeyMt.]

❤This was magnificent! Well built and beautifuly decorated. I loved the master bathroom. The unique design makes me want one similar. Thanks guys for talking me with you on this journey through Italy!×××😂❤

[@allanchurm]

do so like this channel it should be shown on television as a series..

[@patshimrack6237]

What a beautiful mansion! Those upstairs bedrooms do seem like they are not a part of the rest of the house. There were some doors that you didn't open. Like the one by thst grand beautiful staircase. Thanks for taking me to Italy ❤.

[@FreddieMartin-c9q]

Flocked wallpaper. Gorgeous!!

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H 🇬🇧 ... I've been away from the internet for a while & I have a lot of catching up to do & I have missed my favourite channels like yours but now I'm back & back feeling healthy...❤💋

[@elenalevasheva3830]

Спасибо за видео. Очень печально видеть разрушение и забвение.

[@MrVladimir321]

Krásné video, nádherná příroda, krajina,ten dům musel být nádherný na to jak vypadá dnes je stále krásný a ta zahrada ta též musela být krásná,no prostě krása, pokračuj dál, těším se na další video,obdivuji vás, já bych měla strach krásný pozdrav z Česka Jana 🇨🇿❤😊

[@g1alg1ayaso]

Omg what a beautiful house! The most fascinating thing is the tower shower! 😍😍😍😍😍👌

[@AnneSmith-mu2ph]

Hi Lesley can’t wait Ann uk❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Aurora150264]

When this house was left ten years ago, the owner left it in 2014? But in 2014 we never had have such Televisions. Ten years ago nearly all people I knew had flat screens. I often noticed it different countries.

[@alexandrasantiago7729]

Hope someone can restored This Beautiful home.

[@carolechiacchio4866]

A beautiful home!! Should be restored to save it. Lovely furniture!!

[@deniseharrington4075]

Love the front entrance way and the Chandler ❤

[@azzamarwan5476]

I enjoyed the video so much , I wish one day someone will save this place ❤❤ it's really amazing and beautiful 😍❤️ thank yoy Danny and Lesley 💐💖 for sharing such a beautiful ❤️ place 🎉🎉

[@Pepitadeoro2]

Todo es arte en Italia 😍 ¡Qué maravilla de mansión! ¡Tiene tantos objetos artísticos y tantas singularidades!

[@Celsa-r8g]

Hello Bros of Decay I always watching you,im from Quezon City,Metro Manila Philippines,I l love watching abandoned houses w/ a million and billon of $ spent at the end, they abandoned,

[@lindaromero1435]

Great video. It appears to me it might have been abandoned more then 10 years ago The TV is like from 30 years ago.

[@BrookeMonfort]

I jdon't understand how affluent people who encounter hard times will abandon so many valuable items. They must not have estate sales in Italy. Or people who salvage for a percentage. Or avid antique hunters. Crazy. Love your videos, tho. Thanks bros.

[@jensacocoonedbutterfly]

Another great place thanks for showing

[@anyexpat]

Glad you made this video as apparently its sending viewers to our new channel to watch "10 Italian Properties starting at 500k and dropping to 50k..