The abandoned village of Siestri

Siestri is a quiet, stone-built hamlet found within the rugged folds of Val Graveglia, where the landscape transitions from the coastal buzz of Ne towards the iron-rich peaks of the Ligurian Apennines. The village is defined by its traditional slate-roofed houses and narrow pedestrian alleys that overlook a patchwork of olive groves and ancient chestnut forests. It serves as a living reminder of the valley's rural heritage, characterized by the cool, crisp air of the hills and a deep-rooted connection to the nearby manganese mines and local agriculture.