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Water can hide all kinds of secrets. But while shipwrecks and sea creatures might be expected, a bell tower is more unusual.<\/p>\n
But Lago di Resia in Italy\u2019s South Tyrol region is famed for the bell tower that emerges from its depths. The artificial lake was created to unify two lakes.<\/p>\n
The plan was created in 1940 and was designed to support a new hydroelectric plant. However, the two smaller lakes weren\u2019t the only victims of the dam project.<\/p>\n
Several villages fell inside the reservoir plans. Despite protests from local residents, the pretty villages of Curon, Arlung, Piz and Gorf were entirely flooded and submerged after the war in 1950.<\/p>\n
Around 1,000 villagers were forced to leave the area while 163 houses and 120 farms were destroyed. Many families relocated to other villages in the South Tyrol or left the area entirely.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Cruise guests issued warning over last minute itinerary changes<\/strong><\/p>\n But while the majority of impacted homes were demolished with explosives, Curon\u2019s bell tower was left standing. The 14th century steeple is still visible above the water.<\/p>\n During winter, the bell tower can be reached on foot if the water of Lago di Resia freezes. Legend says it\u2019s still possible to hear the bells toll on a dark winter night.<\/p>\n However, the bells were removed from the tower in 1950 just weeks before the lake was created. The tower features in the Italian supernatural Netflix drama series “Curon”.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Nowadays, tourists can visit Lago di Resia to admire the striking views or take a nine mile stroll around the lake. It\u2019s best attempted in the early morning.<\/p>\n A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cMysteriously beautiful. I was so amazed at how scenic the lake is. You wouldn\u2019t think it was an artificial lake. The surroundings will give you calm and serenity just by staring at the lake.\u201d<\/p>\n Another tourist said: \u201cParadise. The most beautiful place I\u2019ve visited. The water is emerald, the views include the famous bell tower and snowy mountains.\u201d<\/p>\n During summer, tourists can rent kayaks or other boats to explore the lake or go kitesurfing in the mountains. In winter, snow activities are popular.<\/p>\n The submerged village is just one of many mysterious abandoned places around the globe. An abandoned village in China is almost completely overgrown.<\/p>\n In Italy, another abandoned spot can be explored on a tour and feels as though it\u2019s been frozen in time.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Lago-di-Resia-4929667.jpg?r=1693133485829\")
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