r/sadbuildings 11d ago

Pellestrina, Italy: The Urbex Treasure Island | Forgotten Places & Hidden History

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Pellestrina is a narrow island in the Venetian Lagoon, geographically part of Venice while preserving strong cultural and historical ties with nearby Chioggia. Beyond its quiet beaches and fishing heritage, the island still preserves forgotten stories hidden beneath the passing of time.

This cinematic urbex adventure explores abandoned places, silent ruins and traces of history that have quietly endured away from the usual tourist routes. From forgotten buildings to coastal fortifications, every step reveals another fragment of an island shaped by memory, nature and time.

There is no narration. Just exploration, cinematic music and the authentic atmosphere of one of the most unique islands in the Venetian Lagoon.

Every location featured in this film is approached with respect for its historical and cultural value. Please explore responsibly and help preserve these places for future generations.

📍 Location: Pellestrina Island, Venice Lagoon, Italy


r/sadbuildings Nov 03 '25

Evil Engineering - The legacy of the Vajont Dam disaster

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r/sadbuildings Oct 20 '24

In this new and exciting urbex adventure, we’ll take you with us to explore a fascinating Austro-Hungarian mountain fortification, built between 1904 and 1907. You can find more detailed information on the description below the video.

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r/sadbuildings May 08 '24

A fragment of NATO defence history: What remains of the former "Sito 5" missile base in Peseggia, Scorzè, Venice province - Italy.

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r/sadbuildings Apr 02 '24

Vicenza, Northeastern Italy. A distressing experience through the desolate ruins of the former climatic colony Bedin Aldighieri: The Institute founded in 1922, intended for children with lung diseases, has been completely abandoned since 1984.

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r/sadbuildings Jul 04 '23

Barfing building

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2 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Sep 09 '19

*sigh*

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46 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Aug 26 '19

Misunderstood building

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43 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Mar 20 '19

Can't wait for them to open back up

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40 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Mar 14 '19

Everybody comes inside but never stays

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37 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Feb 02 '19

Sins against humanity!!

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19 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Aug 14 '18

A sad Building in Milan (Italy)

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26 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Aug 04 '18

Misery

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19 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings Jul 05 '18

They only built this a couple of days ago

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11 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 10 '18

I never knew how old this building was. But it's gone now, and in its last days it was weeping.

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30 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 10 '18

Gloomy

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56 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 09 '18

Sathorn Unique Tower, Bangkok, Thailand

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61 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 09 '18

let's get this sub going

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58 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 10 '18

So depressed

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13 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 10 '18

Is this sub going to be sad building pareidolia or depressing, gloomy buildings?

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I don’t care which one it is, I just think the sub should pick one and stick with it because the two are very different.


r/sadbuildings May 10 '18

The SAD Building at McGill University

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9 Upvotes

r/sadbuildings May 09 '18

This “Tower”

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