The submerged village of Curon has laid dormant for more than 70 years, with only its 14th century church steeple poking through the water’s surface to remind passers-by of its existence.
But now, the water has receded to reveal the once-lively village located near the Italian-Switzerland border in the north.
Curon was home to hundreds of people before it was flooded for a hydroelectric plant and the merger of two nearby lakes in 1950, according to BBC News.
The plant resulted in the creation of Lake Resia.
The steeple turned the lake into a local attraction, and the age-old church was even the inspiration behind the Netflix show “Curon.”
The lake was recently drained for maintenance, giving visitors a rare glimpse of the underwater ruins.
Take a look at what remains:
The Italian village of Curon has been under water for more than 70 years. It recently resurfaced when Lake Resia, created by a hydroelectric dam in 1950, was drained for maintenance, giving visitors a rare chance to explore what’s left of the lost village. https://t.co/bqsQe52hZY pic.twitter.com/sn7xqYhi9r
— ABC News (@ABC) May 20, 2021
The Italian village of Curon recently resurfaced from under Lake Resia for the first time in 70 years.
The village was lost to the waters in 1950 when authorities decided to build a dam and merge two nearby lakes –– despite the objections of its residents. pic.twitter.com/z8XPpyEGJl
— NPR (@NPR) May 20, 2021
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