Lake Resia and the Curon Bell Tower with normal water levels.
Under the right conditions, submerged worlds can reemerge after years of hiding beneath the surface.
Recently manmade lakes inSpainandTuscany, Italyhave withdrawn (if temporarily) to expose fascinating ancient structures.
Lake Resia and the Curon Bell Tower with normal water levels. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom SMIT/Shutterstock)
The town of Curon is in the South Tyrol region which was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
In 1919 at the conclusion of the Great War, Italy took control of the region.
Today, most residents of the area still speak German.
The tower in winter with the normal water level. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom SSKH-PICTURES/Shutterstock)
The 1,000 residents of the town had to relocate to make way for the new Lake Resia.
In 1950, the dam was complete and the town flooded.
Today, a nearby townCuron Venostacarries on the name of the lost village.
Since 1950, only the 14th-century bell tower has been visible, poking its spire above the water.
However, like all infrastructure, time comes for repairs.
Lake Resia has recently been partially drained to allow access to the dam to make repairs.
The stone remnants of the village show many buildings were destroyed before flooding.
The haunting remains have made international news and spread around social media, sparking renewed fascination in the area.
From Atlantis to Curon, one thing is certain:underwater citiescapture the imagination and captivate audiences everywhere.
The tower in winter with the normal water level.
