Missing family: We searched an abandoned villa for clues!

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Completely retaken by nature and forgotten over time, there is a deserted home that preserves memories of the past. Once a wealthy Italian family was living in this mansion but more than 20 years ago, life for the family changed when they just abandoned their home - and along with it, everything inside. In this video, we enter the time capsule to find out its true story. While we venture from room to room and immerse ourselves into the lives of the former residents we make several unexpected discoveries - and sometimes unsettling ones, also. #urbex #abandonedplaces #bwturbex
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00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Last day in Italy
03:35 - Searching for a way inside
06:50 - Inside the "Golden Villa"
09:18 - Ghosts from the past
13:29 - The private chambers
15:38 - Skillshare
16:56 - Searching for clues
19:09 - What remains
21:46 - Finale
22:43 - Series recap
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Music:
"Riot" - Blood Red Sun
"Beyond The Rainbow" - Polar Nights
"The Traveller" - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Spring Queen" - Dew Of Light
"Diversion" - Brendon Moeller
"Come 2gether" - Ooyy
"May She Rest" - Gavin Luke

[@carolwatanabe7576]

This group seems to be the most informed and tasteful of the myriad explorers. Their comments are educated and their choice of accompanying music with the visuals is careful and well done. Close-ups and slow panning without shifting perspectives is excellent. Thank you for this viewing.

[@ereceeme]

I wish there could be a series that tracks down the owners to share their stories.

[@bulkhungry]

Uh , dead . 🤦‍♂️

[@ereceeme]

@@bulkhungry not all are dead many have survivors, decendants, the dead also have their stories.

[@bwturbex]

We really like that idea and thought about interviewing people who have some kind of relationship to the abandoned houses. But it's not as easy as you might think and the effort to produce such an episode would be immense. Maybe in the future

[@TheTonialadd]

@@bwturbex just a suggestion, but why not just add someone to your team who is interested in genealogy? Maybe you could find a college student who could use their research for credit? I understand what you’re saying about the difficulty, especially when you’re traveling in different countries and who knows how the record’s were kept? I’ve worked in a field where I had to research families from the 1700’s to the present. I got my best information from Ancestry. You guys should have a tv show. Or be on National Geographic. Thanks so much for sharing your journeys for us housebound folks. ❤️

[@tyreza79]

Ups and downs...

[@gustavoaimar8927]

Not only are the places they show incredible, the videos are even better, with the right length, well narrated, with information, the editing is great and how important the music is !! Great job always!

[@rochelleb973]

So sad to see such history and treasures left behind

[@bwturbex]

Yes, that's why we go to these places to make people aware of that.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

That's why you never see a trailer behind a hearse.

[@elizabethwiener3963]

Imagine that the family watch this video, and remembered how it was when they lived there! It would be crazy for them to see how it's just gone.

[@amipuccini9877]

of a beautiful life and home what could have happened I'll stay tuned!

[@jenniordoveza9992]

Let's just hope the former occupant's lives are much better & that they are happier now.

[@What-tr3hb]

Don't worry they're all died

[@aayushikuntal2543]

@@What-tr3hb how do u know ???

[@marcificht4013]

You gentlemen are the best of all the explorers I have seen. Quality is superb and there's no guessing or making things up involved. And no annoying dramatic voice overs or haunted effects. Your video is a fine documentary and I can't wait to check out everything you have produced.

[@nocatfishnana1923]

This is just so sad to imagine how this family was feeling at the end. One feels that they own their properties and in the end hey find out that their properties own them.

[@renasmith4123]

Well said but true.

[@SewEasyCreations]

Stunning! It breaks my heart to see the ruin that these homes have come to. I am grateful that you use care and respect in documenting them for future generations. Thank you.

[@brianherbert9474]

That was just incredible. Your photo work is super. Thanks for the distraction from this sad world we live in. Love you guys stay safe out there. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@thomasschwarting5108]

Things and places don't last that long here in the states. I mean if something here is 100 years old that's OLD!! In Europe, 100 years is NOTHING. When I was in Germany way back in the early 80's and on our trips some places and things were hundreds of years old!! Hard to wrap my head around the idea of centuries old.

[@MrL4t3]

Another mindblowing video 🤯 That furniture and artwork are priceless and so awesome !

[@bwturbex]

We could hardly wait to explore this place on our road trip. But we wanted to end the journey with a boom!

[@paytonlipscomb1100]

Cool

[@EnvyDesignGroup]

Can’t get enough of this channel! Everything you touch turns to gold! Yet another fantastic instalment.

[@LA-jf1zn]

So beautiful! Love seeing the still pictures of the rooms lit up. I dream of restoring a place like that. I always feel a sense of sadness that such treasures are forgotten. 😔 Keep up the great work. 🙂

[@MsSurigirl]

What gorgeous old frescoes, rooms, ceilings, furniture. This place could've been magnificent at one time. Art, and such great examples of past culture. The accompanying music is spot on, as usual. A wonderful video. Thank you!

[@SRay-or3nc]

I am so glad you guys have each other to explore with. I think it makes for better videos. What one doesn't catch someone else will. Wonderful job! Keep exploring! 🤗🤗🤗

[@xChaosReignsx]

I like how when you guys film the camera is not all shaky. I LOVE videos of tours of abandoned places because I feel like I’m in there too! However I can’t watch a lot of similar channels because when the camera is shaky it makes me feel car sick (if that makes sense, certain movies & home videos filmed that way do that too me also) but I am able to watch your videos entirely which I love & appreciate!

[@bwturbex]

Rachel, thanks a lot for your kind comment! Yes, we know the issue that only 1% of the urbex videos out there is shot by professionals. We actually learned filmmaking, so we are happy to bring some nice urbex content to KZbin!

[@xChaosReignsx]

@@bwturbex much appreciated you guys do an amazing job, from the locations to the storytelling! This is kind of random but I have a theory on those yellow & black capsules from the 80’s.. They could be “yellow jackets” which where speed/diet pills used back then, I could be wrong (and they could just be viagra lol) but it’s just a thought.

[@Linda-oi4pj]

As well I enjoy the quiet team work, the group is organized with no shouting or talking over each other. Very professional work. Thanks I look forward to your videos.

[@leinanightray4294]

I have the same issue and this channel is one of the rare ones that I can watch because of it :v

[@jenniordoveza9992]

I also love the voice of the narrator. You can feel the sincerity in his voice.

[@srivanisrinivas7166]

You did not let us down. This is epic. Sad to see and know the memories will fade away after certain time. It’s matter of time. Too good team. Appreciate your hard work and dedication 👏🏼

[@debbiemiller8168]

A wonderful video. Thanks for taking us with you. Stay safe and healthy. Prayers from the United States.🇺🇸❤️

[@nanditakhati7841]

Hands down the best urbex channel on youtube periodt. Netflix should let you make a documentary for real guyss!!! Gosh watching your videos is like an experience. Love them so much.🤩

[@messengerguardiansparanorm8606]

When that last person was left there, all alone, abandoned, I got really emotional. Seeing this made me cry; it broke my heart.

[@sanjuro66]

Macabre, sad...but visually stunning. AWESOME job guys! I love this type of content!

[@judiwilson7]

I do love the explorations of homes, manors and villas. What a great series this set on Italy has been. This one, the old old overgrown church, the abandoned villages. Wonderful. Gorgeous photography. Some great camp sites for you guys. For a crew who was seriously hampered by Covid, you’ve done very well bringing us explorations through it all. Thank you!

[@nanocasalv1328]

You guys make my day better! The captures, the sounds, every detail is full of magic! Thanks for Argentina! 🥀🙏🏻🇦🇷😊

[@bwturbex]

Thanks for joining our adventures! Stay curious :)

[@pamarcher7217]

Bet the home in its prime was stunning, it’s always sad to see how things can go so wrong in people’s lives. Another fantastic exploration guys ❤️

[@bwturbex]

We would have loved to find old pictures or slides showing the inside.

[@pamarcher7217]

@@bwturbex that would have been amazing to see. Hopefully the family have these with them to remember happier times.

[@bwturbex]

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[@xChaosReignsx]

That pizza you guys made using skill share looks so good omg I had to say it lol

[@MrL4t3]

Had to look up that " gavin luke - may she rest " ... what an awesome and sad feeling composition.

[@annehelenegroven]

@Paul Davey That's what I thought too. I googled cyanide capsules and found a picture that looked very similar to those they found.

[@karc3083]

I loved this entire series❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Grimmarox]

EXCELLENT ENDING TO AN AWESOME TOUR OF ITALY!! Congratulations to all of you that participated in this beautiful series. I can't believe it's over. Thank you for taking us along with you. Can't wait to see where we are going next!!!

[@iarajoia1324]

The best exploration channel you can find, keep doing what you do, simply incredible! Much love from Portugal!

[@bwturbex]

Thank you for the great comment! We would love to explore abandoned Portugal at some point!

[@garyjones2582]

That's right, you guys are at the top of the food chain...

[@SauceBossN]

@@bwturbex you'll find amazing places, landscapes and stories in Portugal! Would be lovely to see!

[@jamielarter656]

Wow what a finish! This entire series has been incredible - thank you BWT for such amazing work!

[@virginiacannon2023]

This is my favorite explore. You not only brought us along for the explore but also provided some answers about the occupants. Great explore!

[@prototypeup8838]

Was für ein großartiges Video. Ich hatte die ganze Zeit über Gänsehaut! Es ist immer traurig, dass diese wunderschönen, geschichtsträchtigen Gebäude verlassen und dann erst oft nach Jahrzehnten wieder erforscht werden, wenn die alten Bewohner nicht mehr sind. Aber gleichzeitig so unfassbar faszinierend - vielen Dank dafür. Das war eine kleine Reise in eine andere Zeit, und ich weiß das sehr zu schätzen. Ich würde mich über eine Fortsetzung freuen! ♥

[@vespermartini2556]

You all are having the time of your life, and taking us with you. Thank you for showing the beauty of these old structures that so few appreciate.

[@StevenJeNova]

Thank you guys for a most inspiring trip to Italy! Much appreciated. Take only photos, leave only footprints approach; that is the right way.

[@crazy_mister_sketch2057]

That was powerful boys!!

[@melindawakley7859]

We didn’t find searching for information in big books tedious. Because as there was no alternative back then, no internet. It was normal for us. And we had patience doing it. I think the internet is a wonderful thing. But the patience we developed growing up/living in that era without it, has stayed with us. People from the past usually don’t expect instant gratification. As people do today.

[@michelefoucault918]

Me too! I know I’m an old coot (1956) but I was terrified of the chamber pots under the beds. I’d rather die and run the gauntlet of really mean pecking chickens as I ran the outhouse next to the barn than poop or pee in chamber 17:45 pot under the bed. Knowing my grandmother, she’d have me me empty it. She scared the death out of me, never had indoor plumbing except in her kitchen. I was told that when she was moved to a ‘modern’ old folks home, she was kicked out for fighting and cheating at cards.

[@harryraam9566]

You guys.. astonishing as always. Great video and research work! I, we thank u!

[@sherine6015]

wow your videos are actually the best one out of any urbex videos! the camera movement, editing style, and even the stills are so amazing! it's rare to see so much actual information digging or history about the place in other urbex channel. immediately getting addicted to your channel and your super interesting content. sending lots of love and support from other country! also, your videos really helps me to stay calm during stressfull days❤

[@GlobetrotterBR]

Fantastic place!! The furniture alone is worth a small fortune.

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Magnificent place and you have done it proud with your impeccable filming. Thank you 😊

[@vickikelly1156]

This was such an epic series from Italy. I loved the whole journey you guys took to bring such fascinating ruins and abando. This last video was such a stunning and beautiful place. Looking forward to another new series. Great job!! Thanks for bringing this discovery!! 😍🔥♥️♥️♥️

[@neliawhitaker-cousins8086]

Absolutely mind blowing.. thank you for all your hard work exploring .. God bless y’all

[@bethyrose6493]

I can't stop watching your videos, they are put together so brilliantly. Thankyou for showing the world these hidden treasures!!

[@HDB316]

Very good commentary always great. Being American I'm fascinated with Europe. Especially Deutschland

[@bwturbex]

Thank you! Maybe we should upload more explorations from Germany then?

[@HDB316]

@@bwturbex thanks for the thought but you know what your doing you seem to be very intellectually gifted please don't listen to a broke down hillbilly like me. But yes I would watch them would love to see with my own eyes you are my eyes, I know more of what's happening in Europe than USA I swore off news American politics, it's almost disgusting anymore. Especially Wenn du Frieden willst bereite dich auf den Krieg vor. I don't get it.

[@sabbyd1832]

That was a great series, I thoroughly enjoyed all of the places you visited. Thankyou BWT

[@meditationmusicbyalexjackson]

Astonishingly good content. I really look forward to each instalment. Thank you.

[@masseydraper1165]

Another beautiful video. You guys do a wonderful job of taking only photos and leaving only footprints. I think you guys are some of the most respectful explorers out there. Keep up the great work.

[@lkmayhew9390]

Love your videos and great narration! Thanks for sharing!

[@mr.ruinenfan8904]

Great finale of the Italy series, BWT 👏 . The location (beatiful paintings on ceilings and walls, very expensive furniture, etc.) and the footage, especially the drone footage, are just amazing. See you in the next video. Many greetings from Northern Germany to Saxony :-)

[@Janna773]

Beautiful and fascinating, bitter sweet. Thank you for your work. 🙏🏻♥️

[@bulasev]

What an amazing video again... Every shot, every moment always the highest quality. Even the music is perfectly chosen. Thank you for your hard work.

[@bwturbex]

You're very welcome. Great to hear that you appreciate the time we put in this

[@amipuccini9877]

I agree, I wish I could go alone with these guys it's so fascinating love to you both ❤

[@MissPiggy.]

Always so interesting and mind blowing! Thanks 🥰

[@es1263]

Beautiful explore, Love it!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@sockeemendiola247]

Absolutely amazing! You opened up a new world to me, the possibility of me exploring those places is almost "nil"

[@henkduit4225]

Thank you for this very beautiful video! Remains special to see how wealth can decline when there is no one left to maintain it.

[@JosieSchuller]

There were so many treasures large and small in that beautiful villa. It’s sad when families waste time bickering over them and precious things rot away in the meantime. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful place with us.

[@ForgottenBuildings]

Loved the series guys! The cinematics looked absolutely top notch! I’m already looking forward to the France series!

[@dahlbergt]

Fantastic work, very well made!

[@traceyreid4294]

Y'all are my favorite! 🤩 I always compare others to you guys, and always love your work way more!!! The shots, angles, steadiness of the camera, the narration...it's all spot on! Fabulous!!!!

[@bevolson7619]

Thank you for another awesome explore. I always enjoy the ones you post.

[@saraamelia6302]

Your videos are so interesting, cinematic and soothing... I have been subscribed for a while now but recently your videos are what i watch before bed

[@ibisda43]

Made me sad. So much history. So much feeling

[@consuelamariaortiz6231]

Love the name of the channel. Love the film quality. Love the narration quality. You gentlemen do the sort of work I wish I could.

[@kathykolhoff5350]

Fantastic video guys!! What a beautiful place. You'd never know from the exterior of this villa what treasure it held inside. Aside from the video and Toby's excellent still shots, I loved your choice of music that started at about minute 19:05. Gorgeous music! And lastly, I really enjoy your eloquent narration and the obvious reverence you show for this and all the sites you explore. Well done!

[@lorry3495]

Thanks guys! Awesome stuff.

[@exploringthetributaries643]

Great job, the filming, editing and voice over story telling is all superb! I'm looking forward to seeing more French adventures soon!

[@bwturbex]

There will be some solo episodes before we start with the next serie but abandoned France will be amazing 😁

[@doloresmitchell8083]

Loved the video and thanks for the tour in the villa

[@shanesuarez5661]

All of your videos is worth watching and deserves million subcribers..looking forward for your new videos

[@Creatiff777]

One of my favorite episodes! Thank you for sharing. It's amazing that all these things are still there, untouched.

[@bwturbex]

Thanks for watching! This is a true time-capsule.

[@clutzwinstead279]

Y'all do such good work. Sad town. Thank you

[@corinnestevens4705]

This is the third video I’ve seen so far and your photography is amazing!

[@bibleverses5992]

I just discovered this channel and I'm through the 3rd documentary already.its so interesting and your voice is just so calming and soothing 😍

[@nacyduhaylungsod9520]

This kind of documentary really deserves a million views🙌🙌🙌

[@Tempted_Lotus]

So beautiful I could cry 💜💜💜thank you

[@loyi-kyong]

Loved this vid. Especially that you could answer the question on why it was abandoned and left to rot. Beautiful furniture and so sad that an old man died all alone in this once upon a time grand home. Two decades is not even that old but once abandoned, how quickly things decay. Life as we know it. Looking forward to more exploration videos.

[@lexg152]

Always excited to see the new videos!!! Heck ya!!! Keep it going!!!❤️

[@bwturbex]

Thanks! Next one is coming in two weeks to this channel!

[@Hookedon240]

It sucks when family dies, then you have family disputes of the next generation....which is crazy because Italians are always super close with one another. To see this reminds me of my family's house after my grandparents passed.

[@thealbinokoala]

Fantastic film, as always!

[@kentdavis6646]

Nice explore, again...thanks guys. Always look forward to your videos. I use to wonder how anyone could walk away from a home, and leave most everything. But recently, I kind of had to do something similar myself...just because it had to be. I understand more now. And actually, overall ,it made things easier . Peace guys✌️🤗

[@alohamd165]

Excellent video you need to be on Travel Channel. 👍👏💖

[@jamiepan7650]

These places are crazy amazing!

[@benjaminheilman4198]

Great job... the great rooms are amazing.

[@annierose8099]

The pictures that you guys take, it just comes to life even though the place has been abandoned for years. Beautiful. Oh I love that flower tea pot 🫖.

[@marygrayson-smith7488]

Great video guys!

[@GMW.artist]

Thanks for making me feel old. I had to study at school and university with books, no Internet!... 😜😫🖤

[@tammyworthy1096]

Very beautiful! And sad that all that beauty is wasting away. I enjoyed looking into the rooms imagining the people who once lived there.

[@cvonhessen]

Somehow this video makes me feel sentimental as the house is full of melancholy. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@codlinks78]

Amazing video. Not a lot of explorers explain how abandoned homes become such. Your dedication and careful exploring is the best I have seen. Thank you for showing us this.

[@Yasmin-ti3zl]

So nice to discover another culture..great video.. Love from Tunisia 🇹🇳

[@mariarosier2456]

Great video boys . You never know what happens in people's lives . Life is a mystery. Many thanks.

[@horacecrowe3520]

another great find and exploration

[@hendrikvandenbrink2601]

It was again a great Journey! Thanks!

[@deniseandre6706]

Just found you guys. Love your stories already.

[@shaileecowan6688]

Beautiful place 💗 what was left behind, is both sad and amazing. Great vid guys xxx

[@bwturbex]

Classic urbex feeling. 😄

[@helengrunow5094]

“.....and the Urbex Academy Award goes to...... Broken Window Theory for their Second Italian Series!” Congratulations. Thankyou & Cheers BWT Team!

[@hallucinogen4903]

I was going through a lot of videos of such kind. And this channel did it best. Amazing guys keep up the great work. I wish I could get a chance to explore with you guys.

[@josephinemiller4780]

Wow!!! I think this was one of my favorite videos in the Italy series! The furniture and art work, wow!

[@bwturbex]

The big highlight at the end of the series. 😃🤙

[@Ganiscol]

Beautiful images, a worthy climax for the season! Looking forward to the next season! 👌

[@bwturbex]

Thanks! We might head back to Italy this summer for a third season!

[@ameisha7754]

Ur vidoes are amazing 👏🏻 Keep it up guyz 👌🏻

[@mindakahn9964]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@lucsmith2092]

Oh those antiques! What an amazing house!

[@luisv7117]

I love your channel guy and the narrative is outstanding

[@dontlookatit23]

I thank that youtube algorithm got me here. Watched several videos and love them all. Great work! 👍👍👍

[@bwturbex]

Cool, Sindy! Great to have you. Stay curious!