15 heartbreaking photos of Italian cities before and after the earthquake

At least 247 people died in a devastating earthquake in Italy in late August. The magnitude of the magnitude 6.2 earthquake was the commune of Norcia in Umbria, which is 100 km from Rome. As a result of the terrible cataclysm, the inhabitants of Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto suffered. Just looking at the pictures before and after, you can understand the real scale of the tragedy.

“My city is no longer here,” said Accumoli Mayor Stefano Petrucci, inspecting the ruins. Most of the historic old city of Amatrice was destroyed to rubble. Surviving locals say that the sight of buildings collapsing from the powerful shocks was truly apocalyptic. It is worth noting that Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is a very popular place among tourists and vacationers.

Square in the center of Amatrice in the province of Lazio

Corso Umberto I Shopping Street

The south side of the Corso Umberto I was destroyed

Corso Umberto in Amatrice

Pescara del Tronto Village

Staircase between houses

Arcuata del Tronto, located 15 miles north of Amatrice

Via Roma in Amatrice

Amatrice main street

Church of San Francesco, Amatrice

The bell tower was damaged by an earthquake, but still stands

Central square of Accumoli

Search and rescue teams examine the rubble in Amatrice

Church of San Francesco in Amatrice

Pescara del Tronto Village

Watch the video: 15 Before and After Heartbreaking Photos Show Destroyed Towns In Italy (May 2024).