Villa Calamari: An Abandoned French Villa in Cartagena, Spain

Villa Calamari: An Abandoned French Villa in Cartagena, Spain

Villa Calamari, a French villa in Cartagena, Spain, has a mysterious past and fell into abandonment in the late 20th century.

Villa Calamari, located in Cartagena, Spain, is a significant part of local history. Originally built in the late 19th century by the architect Victor Beltrí for Italian entrepreneur Calamai, it was later owned by the Luxembourgish-German businessman and botanist Victoria Beltrí. After passing through numerous other owners, the villa fell into a state of abandonment and deterioration in the late 20th century. Due to its state, it was designated as cultural heritage in 2012.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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