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Abandoned churches in Europe
There are many reasons why churches are left to crumble. French photographer Francis Meslet explores former places of worship in his book Abandoned Churches.
Crypt in Italy, 20th century
It has been a while since the above crypt in Italy s northwestern region of Liguria saw a communion. It is one of the abandoned churches French photographer Francis Meslet documented from 2012 to 2019 for his illustrated book Abandoned Churches. To protect the sites from vandalism, he doesn t disclose the exact location of the churches he finds in castles, hospitals or on private estates.
Abandoned Churches
Church buildings across Europe are often no longer needed. Some places of worship are sold and converted into private homes, fitness centers or guest houses. In France alone, where Meslet shot this church for the cover of his book, one church per year has been demolished since 2000. More than 100 religious buildings lost their function in 2019 because there s
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