Campochiaro
Campochiaro
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Swedishtomcat
Diss, UK3,479 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
It felt a bit creepy and rundown, although it appeared free to wander around this abandoned town square. We stuck our noses in but wimped out going upstairs in the buildings.
Written 4 August 2023
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JackieMayers
17 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
What a find very interesting and you can look all around got some great pics, read the back story the Italian building is amazing and the sanitarium is very spooky
Written 9 May 2023
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darceyhorse
Swansea, UK244 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Beautiful and peaceful.
This is off the beaten track but totally worth a trip. So much to see and do. Lovely to sit and take it all in. An eerie but calm place to be.
This is off the beaten track but totally worth a trip. So much to see and do. Lovely to sit and take it all in. An eerie but calm place to be.
Written 7 May 2023
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Laura P
8 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Nice little hidden gem that is worth a visit. Abandoned buildings, ghost town vibe. We stumbled on this by accident but really enjoyed looking around the buildings, which included a former Italian hospital and high school.
There is also a beautiful church and fountain that are with a look.
There is also a beautiful church and fountain that are with a look.
Written 29 April 2023
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Kate A
Norwich, UK156 contributions
Aug 2021
What a strange and unusual place. Really interesting to explore an abandoned village centre. There is a good amount of information to access through a QR code and the ability to walk into and explore most of the buildings made it a really interactive experience. When we arrived we were the only people there and it was really eerie. A film set in the making!
Written 29 August 2021
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M F
88 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
If you are into visiting abandoned buildings and ghost towns, you will love visiting this eery and creepy place. You can scan a QR code at the entrance to discover its fascinating history.
Written 26 June 2021
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Karin and Filip
Eeklo, Belgium2,230 contributions
Oct 2019
On our way back from Agios Nikoloas Foundoukli and heading for the seven Springs we passed by this Ghost Town.
Campochiaro (now Eleousa) was built by the Italians during World War II (1935).
They eyed on timber trade and hoped to exploit the forest area for tourism but during WWII it became an important military base.
In September 1943 the Italians surrendered to the Germans and the Greeks had to help the Italian woodworkers by hiding them from them (the Germans).
After the War, Campochiaro was named after Aghia Eleousa (Our Lady of Tendernes).
The church was converted to Greek Orthodox and dedicated to St. Charalambos and the School was turned into a Sanatorium.
One of the eye-catchers is the old abandoned Market place (quite "picturesque").
A must see when in Rhodes !
Campochiaro (now Eleousa) was built by the Italians during World War II (1935).
They eyed on timber trade and hoped to exploit the forest area for tourism but during WWII it became an important military base.
In September 1943 the Italians surrendered to the Germans and the Greeks had to help the Italian woodworkers by hiding them from them (the Germans).
After the War, Campochiaro was named after Aghia Eleousa (Our Lady of Tendernes).
The church was converted to Greek Orthodox and dedicated to St. Charalambos and the School was turned into a Sanatorium.
One of the eye-catchers is the old abandoned Market place (quite "picturesque").
A must see when in Rhodes !
Written 20 September 2020
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Josef P
6 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Explorer ruined houses, monastery. After that Ride 300 m upright around monastery And you Will find this
Written 23 July 2020
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Nicola M
Norwich, UK36 contributions
Sep 2018
We stumbled across this amazing place quite by accident and were blown away. The majesty and the impressive design is still there in the tiles and architecture and it has been untouched since the Nazi party left as it is considered locally that nobody wants anything to do with its past. There's the Nazi hq and the TB sanatorium, both safe and free to walk around and explore. Both are incredible buildings to photograph and soak up the atmosphere from. An interesting break away from the the bustle and hustle of the tourist traps. Also nearby is Villa Veche...
Written 29 September 2018
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garth
Washington, UK7 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Car needed to get there, derelict settlement, two old buildings where you can explore, not for kids, spent a few hours here, cafes in villages 100 yds down the road, food is great, take a camera.
Written 28 September 2018
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