The Peacock Room in the abandoned Castle of Sammezzano in Tuscany, Italy.
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  • 23 points toygunsandcandy

    Anyone know why it is “temporarily closed” according to google?

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    11 points LintLicker444

    Bankruptcy: The castle's hotel business failed in the 1990s, reportedly due to excessive upkeep costs, according to Italy Segreta.

    Ownership Changes & Stalled Projects: A British-Italian company bought it in 1999 with renovation plans, but mismanagement and lack of funds halted progress, leaving it abandoned.

    Safety Concerns: The building's deteriorating condition made it unsafe, leading to its closure to the public.

    Aftermath & Attempts to Revive: FPXA Committee: A preservation committee formed in 2012 to restore the castle, notes Wikipedia.

    Recent Developments: While it remains largely closed, there have been recent reports (as of 2025) of new ownership by Smz Srl aiming for restoration, according to Firenze Made in Tuscany.

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  • 11 points Forsaken-Form7221

    Amazing!

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    2 points naturalgrowngal

    This is so beautiful amazing. looks heaven to me

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  • 4 points lackstoast

    Why abandoned???

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  • 4 points mgush5

    The cable management in the ceiling is excellent

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  • 1 points MrsPeggyHilll

    I would love to get lost in the sea of designs and colors 😍✨😍✨😍✨

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  • 1 points ChaosClam

    Omg its so beautifully colorful! (. )

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  • 1 points FelineSoLazy

    Remarkable! That’s a place for a party 💃🪩🕺🫧✨

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  • 1 points Tigra76

    Wow, so pretty and rainbow-y!

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  • 1 points ReaperofLightning872

    looks trippy

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