This Photographer Captured Some of Italy's Forgotten Madhouses to Give Us a Disturbing Peek Inside
If you love exploring old buildings and learning history through images, then this post is for you.
Photography is an amazing medium because you can tell a whole story from just one image, and we can see how far some photographers go to capture the perfect shot. That's exactly what we will be examining today as we delve into the photographs taken by this talented photographer.
If you enjoy viewing different photos, older buildings or houses, and learning new things through people's photography, then you are in for a treat today. We're excited to present some disturbing images captured in forgotten madhouses in Italy.
Many of us forget how common madhouses were and the types of events that transpired within their walls. Unfortunately, some shocking occurrences took place, and many of these places still stand today, filled with furniture, stories, stains, and more that narrate the lives of those who once lived there.
As you look at these images, you may find them disturbing as your mind wanders to imagine what could have occurred inside, but it's important to appreciate how far we've come in the sense that such things are no longer commonplace. Let's dive in and take a look at these stunning images.
1. This one looks like it must be very old, given the decaying building.
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andyschwetz.de3. This one appears very old too and is overrun by various materials, as seen on the floor.
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4. I can't imagine sitting in a chair with this giant object looming over me, not knowing what was about to happen.
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5. This one actually looks like it would have been quite nice if it had been maintained.
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6. This honestly looks like something out of a horror movie.
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7. This path leading up to a madhouse honestly looks terrifying.
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8. This one is decorated quite elegantly, which makes me think it was a more upscale option for a madhouse.
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9. This bath looks inviting, but knowing what it was really used for changes our perspective.
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10. This room was probably filled with countless tears and screams. It's honestly so sad.
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11. Just by the staircase, you can tell how large this madhouse was.
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12. This looks like two people who wanted to be together in the madhouse. So sad.
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13. Just the door looks terrifying.
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14. This looks like a main hallway.
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15. This straightjacket is already frightening enough.
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16. I don't even want to know what took place on this wooden bed.
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17. This looks even scarier than the last.
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18. The peeling paint truly shows the age of this place.
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19. This outdoor area doesn't seem to have helped anyone in the facility.
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20. I don't even want to know what these chairs are for or what the room was used for.
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21. This looks like a movie theater, but I don't want to know what they were forced to watch.
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22. I'm not sure if that's blood or not, but it's still creepy.
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23. This is definitely a child's chair, which is so sad.
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24. This looks terrifying as well.
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25. This is a really creepy hallway they had to walk through.
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26. I would feel claustrophobic in this hallway.
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27. Seeing nature overgrow these places is bittersweet.
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28. This does not look inviting.
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29. This outdoor area.
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30. This is the loneliest room I've ever seen.
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These photos provide deep insight into the lives that some of these patients lived. It's quite sad to know what was considered common practice back then, but it makes us appreciate how far we have come.
We're grateful to this photographer for capturing these images at the perfect time.
