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Since 1994, the medieval village lying deep beneath the Vagli Lake can now resurface to attract tourists.
Village reappears after 27 years missing at the bottom of Vagli Lake
Fabbriche di Careggine, located in the province of Lucca, Tuscany region, is an ancient village built in the 13th century and abandoned since 1947, earning it the nickname 'ghost village'. Due to the construction of a dam on the Edron River, Vagli Lake is filled with water, and all the residents here had to move to the adjacent village.
Since that flooding incident, Vagli Lake has been drained four times in 1958, 1974, 1983, and 1994. Immediately after, the dried-up lake reveals the ruins of the ancient village. In 1994, after draining Vagli Lake, the emerging village continues to attract hundreds of thousands of tourists for exploration.
According to Lonely Planet, Enel, the organization responsible for water dam usage, announced that the dam might release water again in 2021. Draining the lake presents an opportunity to boost tourism in the region, thanks to the intriguing historical site. For decades, the streets of the ancient village Fabbriche di Careggine have been submerged under 34 million m3 of water, making the chance to explore them truly rare.
Previously, in 2016, there was a plan to drain the lake, but it didn't get approval. However, Enel is reconsidering this plan recently without an official date. The village next to the lake, Vagli de Sotto, has its own Facebook page and website for tourists to stay updated before visiting.
In addition to the Vagli Lake draining plan, Enel has announced a project to promote 'responsible tourism' in the area. The project includes reopening destinations, establishing museums to preserve local history, and the redevelopment of the natural environment.
According to Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJune 9, 2020
