There is a Hidden Italian Town in Wales

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  • čas přidán 25. 04. 2022
  • Today we visit a very special place. A replica of Italy... in miniature.
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    Exploring the dilapidated ruins of civilisation, abandoned untouched millionaire mansions, secret underground bunkers, derelict industrial factories and abandoned theme parks. We're not serious urban explorers, if you can't tell, so don't expect a history documentary packed with valuable information. Instead expect 3 down to earth guys exploring abandoned places. Urban Exploration is not for kiddies. Be safe whilst exploring.
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  • @DavidMeggers
    @DavidMeggers Před 2 lety +46

    My uncle built that. As I was growing up I watched this being built. They (his wife was my Aunt and loved Italy as much) would travel often to Italy and bring home bits, as well as photographs of the buildings. It took ages to build, but was amazing to see as they were going up. That was a chicken coup, he was a chicken farmer for years.

  • @freelanceopportunist559
    @freelanceopportunist559 Před 2 lety +22

    "Shut up baldy get back in the van"
    ...for next time Jada gets out of line

    • @jlindsey79
      @jlindsey79 Před 2 lety +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @casual_bill8749
    @casual_bill8749 Před 2 lety +35

    I do Toy photography, i immediately saw this and thought I'm gonna go to that B&B seen as though someone has left a beautiful little movie set there.. Cheers boys!

    • @guhrizzlybaire
      @guhrizzlybaire Před 2 lety +3

      Yes!! This would be a great spot for that. I used to do some with my partner until we had a kid, but I still see spots sometime and think about bustin some toys out.

  • @System32F
    @System32F Před 2 lety +21

    There's a real life size Italian village near my home town in North Wales its called Portmeirion its famous over the world and has been a filming site for some well known Movies, Its close to Porthmadog and just outside of Penrhyndeudraeth, You should visit theres a lot of nice places to see and do stuff in Portmeirion and Porthmadog area.

    • @andyxox4168
      @andyxox4168 Před 2 lety +3

      It’s not Italian … 🙄

    • @maskedavenger2578
      @maskedavenger2578 Před 2 lety +3

      @@andyxox4168 Portmeirion is an Italianesque village .

    • @System32F
      @System32F Před 2 lety +1

      @@maskedavenger2578 That's what I was about to say also haha.

    • @andyxox4168
      @andyxox4168 Před 2 lety +2

      @@maskedavenger2578 I think you mean “Italianate” which is a distinct 19th century phase in the history of Classical architecture.

    • @maskedavenger2578
      @maskedavenger2578 Před 2 lety +1

      @@andyxox4168 Yes I spelt it wrong ,no big deal ,but that’s what the man who designed the village based it on. .The place certainly isn’t looking Welsh .

  • @fibrewire3029
    @fibrewire3029 Před 2 lety +31

    I lived down the road there in my teens, magical place. Further up that path it Opens up to a clearing with the shell of a small village and a petite waterfall. Down in Corris village there is also a huge spooky church that looks abandoned. Menacing as fuck vibes form it. Would be amazing if you explored more of that area.

    • @andyh6849
      @andyh6849 Před 2 lety

      Grew up in Corris in the 80's before i left for the bright lights of Dolgellau ha

    • @fibrewire3029
      @fibrewire3029 Před 2 lety

      @@andyh6849 ha, Dolgellau the land of plenty

  • @danger8430
    @danger8430 Před 2 lety +11

    This episode was so wholesome, the boys just being really stoked about the tiny houses.

  • @evoxmr1256
    @evoxmr1256 Před 2 lety +4

    @6:17 Norton seems a little happy to be there.

  • @Lozie.d0
    @Lozie.d0 Před 2 lety +11

    Little Italy in Wales? What a nice find! That place looks cool as heck!

  • @johnswift3339
    @johnswift3339 Před 2 lety +13

    "Imagine Bradford... with like a big church in the middle of it" - and then you get Italy ahaha

  • @thisone2540
    @thisone2540 Před 2 lety +4

    That’s Palladio’s Chiericatia plaza, the sculpture has made a few of his buildings.

  • @mz3344
    @mz3344 Před 2 lety +8

    I am dumbfounded, it is grand! many thanks for that magical glimpse into architectural schools in miniature...doric, ionic, corinthian, tuscan, composite.... Un grand merci. Museum quality:)

  • @winklepicking3202
    @winklepicking3202 Před 2 lety +14

    The half circle wooden frame is a frame you’d use to create an arch or a dome, you’d then knock it out to use again on other, bricklaying/sculpture making 101.

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes! I was shouting "formwork" at the screen for most of that.

  • @Dave062YT
    @Dave062YT Před 2 lety +4

    Check out Portmeirion ,a life size copy of Capri

  • @Peterwrayadventures
    @Peterwrayadventures Před 2 lety +3

    So many people have visited and done videos. Good to see you lads tackle this place only you know how.

  • @mareekatz
    @mareekatz Před 2 lety +1

    What an absolute wonder this place is. His eye for detail is fascinating. Thanks for taking us along guys ✌️❤

  • @brendabanter5304
    @brendabanter5304 Před 2 lety +5

    That place is so awesome. I would love to be able to see it some day. Thanks guys

  • @anvilbrunner.2013
    @anvilbrunner.2013 Před 2 lety +3

    Like Norton said. 'It's a jig.' It's for moulding arches.

  • @janetfeathers4128
    @janetfeathers4128 Před 2 lety

    I have seen this before in other youtuber's video. However, u guys always bring a unique perspective to everything and anything. Thx for sharing 😀

  • @bettyveritas4047
    @bettyveritas4047 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow that place was cute in a weird way. Great explore guys! Norton you looking well with your makeover 😘 from hippy to dapper in 60 seconds 🤗

  • @leanneeastcoastparanormalc9817

    Morning guys! Thank u again much luv

  • @westernman436
    @westernman436 Před 2 lety +4

    Norton the shoemaker🤣

  • @bobbybob007
    @bobbybob007 Před 2 lety

    What an amazing place! And some laughs too, best exploring channel on CZcams 🖤

  • @chelle-fallen-angel
    @chelle-fallen-angel Před 2 lety

    Great explore, "THe Welsh Wurzel" made me roll up. You guys are amazing.

  • @jamesgarland1757
    @jamesgarland1757 Před 2 lety +2

    You would think the owners of the b and b would keep up with the weeds a bit more but it's still a really cool find

  • @Adventures_with_Sog
    @Adventures_with_Sog Před 2 lety +2

    Nice one guys 👍

  • @rehenhawksmusic
    @rehenhawksmusic Před 2 lety

    Great video lads cheers !!

  • @staywithsam
    @staywithsam Před 2 lety +4

    This is amazing, pure talent! I'm happy i saw this

  • @walkingthemiles4613
    @walkingthemiles4613 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, that’s incredible 😳 never knew
    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Sparkey
    @Sparkey Před 2 lety +7

    The thing that looks like roof is a wooden form for making brick arches.

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Před 2 lety

      Yes! I was shouting "formwork" at the screen for most of that.

  • @Pardee00
    @Pardee00 Před 2 lety +3

    An hour long documentary from you boys would be ace

  • @julest9423
    @julest9423 Před 2 lety

    Great video as always. You guys are great. You make me laugh

  • @UrbexUncharted
    @UrbexUncharted Před 2 lety +2

    This place is incredible! Wales has a few places like this.

  • @steveoehler6006
    @steveoehler6006 Před 2 lety +2

    I would like to Visit that place. Thanks for the Video.

  • @TacticalTrident7
    @TacticalTrident7 Před 2 lety +1

    Fuckin love this channel. Only one I've been watching for soo long. Got me though my isolation guys, thanks for the good vibes.

  • @MartynStanleyAuthor
    @MartynStanleyAuthor Před 2 lety +5

    Back in the early noughties this was Wales's main tourist attraction.

    • @impowaster
      @impowaster Před 2 lety

      no it fukin wasn't. Always been Llandudno and snowdon. Port Merion was and Italian style fake village nr Port madoc which feature in The Prisoner tv series , you might be thinkin ov that

    • @MartynStanleyAuthor
      @MartynStanleyAuthor Před 2 lety +9

      @@impowaster I'll be honest, I wasn't being ENTIRELY serious when I wrote that comment.

    • @robertalford2257
      @robertalford2257 Před 2 lety +2

      You obviously haven't seen the sheep, then,........

  • @keeganbay3490
    @keeganbay3490 Před 2 lety +2

    I can’t get over the haircut lol Nice episode! You goons keep up the good work

  • @juliehattis
    @juliehattis Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! What an incredible place. What a hobby he must of had. 😊👍

  • @Ped1
    @Ped1 Před 2 lety +26

    I'd love to see you guys do a straight line mission with geowizard

    • @skapunkno1
      @skapunkno1 Před 2 lety +2

      Haha Norton in his shorts and sandals and Al in his best trainers, living off berries from random bushes for 3 days. you trying to kill em? lol

    • @nozzzzy
      @nozzzzy Před 2 lety +4

      Holy shit that would be an epic crossover.

    • @froudeez7008
      @froudeez7008 Před 2 lety

      That would be so good, i feel like they would clash though 😂

  • @sadchimp8567
    @sadchimp8567 Před 2 lety

    This place is awesome! And I don’t know why but whenever Norton farts on a video I replay it once, and only once. Another good one lads well done! 👍

  • @DEAD-DROP
    @DEAD-DROP Před 2 lety +5

    Norton's looking dapper! His store must be doing well!

  • @bogeyman.
    @bogeyman. Před 2 lety +2

    a shoe maker in Italy ...Coblers

  • @skriptico
    @skriptico Před 24 dny

    Wales/Italy is a fire combo. Look at Calzaghe. ❤

  • @jamiecurran3544
    @jamiecurran3544 Před 2 lety +2

    That place is great!, just like Wales is!😁, perfect weather to film that aswel, makes it look all the more authentic!😃,
    Loving the new slick hairdo Norton!, very smart indeed!😁👌,
    Takecare geezers!😜✌

  • @kcbounty3355
    @kcbounty3355 Před 2 lety +3

    love the new haircut

  • @kwhiting51
    @kwhiting51 Před 2 lety

    Love the intro music, love nortons hair & i love norton x

  • @stevexray6253
    @stevexray6253 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm glad Norton got his signature fart in there! 🤣😜👍

  • @nozzzzy
    @nozzzzy Před 2 lety +1

    It's a shame if this place isn't maintained, those are fantastic models. What a cool place

  • @TheMrbazooka
    @TheMrbazooka Před 2 lety

    Top Job Chaps 🤘

  • @stevedurrell
    @stevedurrell Před 2 lety

    Bluddy-ell fiyuh lad, ye've ad yer uur chopped! Look completely different for it!
    Keep up the awesomeness!

  • @RustyLightningPhoto
    @RustyLightningPhoto Před 2 lety

    The ‘part’ you found is a jig for building an arch, build the arch over the top then take it away once the mortar has set.

  • @SlipSlidinAway
    @SlipSlidinAway Před 2 lety

    Cool place..an your haircut..you look so different, I almost thought there was someone new in the group lol Anyway just wanted to say hi an luv you guys❣💋💋

  • @Alex-qk1qz
    @Alex-qk1qz Před 2 lety +2

    Haha. Great as usual lads.

  • @RedandWhiteKlopp
    @RedandWhiteKlopp Před 2 lety +1

    Thought Clair Balding had joined the channel but then I realised that Norton has had a hair cut...!

  • @David-jn4fx
    @David-jn4fx Před 2 lety +1

    Love you Lloyd

  • @patrickmonclair9092
    @patrickmonclair9092 Před 2 lety

    Wow thats just beautiful

  • @Paul1974Brown
    @Paul1974Brown Před 2 lety +12

    Nice to see exploring with Josh returned again 🤣

  • @WizardOfCheese
    @WizardOfCheese Před 2 lety +4

    bloody love wales, me.

  • @lShishkaBerryl
    @lShishkaBerryl Před 2 lety +2

    In the thumbnail it looks like a tiny model lol. Did you use a tilt shift lens for the shot?

  • @19spurs61
    @19spurs61 Před 2 lety +2

    best one yet not creepy but im gonna try to go there thanks. plus has he burnt savilles coat?

  • @yindyamarra
    @yindyamarra Před 2 lety +2

    A incredible place.

  • @MrPablo1uk
    @MrPablo1uk Před 2 lety +1

    There’s also a Welsh town in Italy

  • @spooley
    @spooley Před 2 lety +1

    First shot behind Al walking uphill you know straight off it's him because he playing pocket pool as usual. Noice!

  • @russellpetrie119
    @russellpetrie119 Před 2 lety

    awsesome find boys norton liking the new hair cut

  • @mslaerik66
    @mslaerik66 Před 2 lety +2

    cool place

  • @richardbarton7
    @richardbarton7 Před 2 lety

    could have a day out in Portmerion and give us your take on it all, would be interesting if a little " normal".

  • @domino5392
    @domino5392 Před 2 lety

    Reminds me a bit of "Labyrinth". I suppose Al's farts can make up for the Bog of Eternal Stench lol.
    Beauitiful place!

  • @pa5287
    @pa5287 Před 2 lety

    such a great place

  • @skapunkno1
    @skapunkno1 Před 2 lety +2

    11:40 Subtle lmao.

  • @kabsterbell4216
    @kabsterbell4216 Před 2 lety +1

    Miss your Viking locks Norton but u still rocking that new hair cut 😊 beautiful spot u guys found btw ! Remember everything in the comments is true 😂😋😇

  • @bionicnichola9251
    @bionicnichola9251 Před 2 lety

    I saw this not long ago, the couple died I think. The national park has taken it up and they will restore the garden which is brill. Glad you went to see it, looks even better on a nice day ;)

  • @BruceGeorgePeterLee13

    Brilliant

  • @ChongMcBong
    @ChongMcBong Před 2 lety +3

    Apparently it started as a full sized Italian village, but it shrunk in the wash :P

    • @beerbuildings
      @beerbuildings Před 2 lety +2

      You've got the Welsh rain to thank for that.

  • @tiahatfield279
    @tiahatfield279 Před 2 měsíci

    Does anyone know of any updates on this place? I found it online and I also found articles it says about the locals trying to reserve and restore it. I don’t think it’s an Airbnb anymore unfortunately

  • @Lagdroid
    @Lagdroid Před 2 lety +8

    wales never disappoints

    • @SabbaticusRex
      @SabbaticusRex Před 2 lety +3

      Is that the place where there are dragons buried underneath it ? Actual dragons ? Did the Welsh fight off real dragons because they kept eating their sheep , and well , the Welsh _reallllly_ like their sheep if y'know what I mean . ?

    • @Lagdroid
      @Lagdroid Před 2 lety +1

      @@SabbaticusRex thats the one

    • @deozeo4442
      @deozeo4442 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SabbaticusRex ...or Wyoming. 🐈

    • @jamiecurran3544
      @jamiecurran3544 Před 2 lety

      @@deozeo4442 Don't forget the Yorkshire man!, maybe that's why the Hoe guys spend a lot of time in Wales, 😁 Diversity!🤣 also why they get on so well with Kurt!😁🤣✌

  • @theculturedthug6609
    @theculturedthug6609 Před 2 lety +1

    How bizarre.

  • @Crosshatch1212
    @Crosshatch1212 Před 2 lety

    The arch is used for concrete shuttering you build around it .then take it away ,I worked on the huge manholes for drainage on motorways bck in the 80,s , peace

  • @stevewiles7132
    @stevewiles7132 Před 2 lety

    I've been there, lovely place.

  • @claremaidofthewave251
    @claremaidofthewave251 Před 2 lety +2

    The stuff of dreams 👌🏻

  • @mandyhughes467
    @mandyhughes467 Před 2 lety

    Love it..🥰

  • @Katy-sh3ru
    @Katy-sh3ru Před 2 lety

    I live near there. Awesome place.

  • @randomethingscatstoo3118

    OMFG!!! LOVE THE BLUGE!!!!🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰😜😜😜

  • @mrspinkbear2538
    @mrspinkbear2538 Před 2 lety

    thank u tons

  • @Sleepless2402
    @Sleepless2402 Před 2 lety

    why did my sub got removed???
    its a blast watching you guys!

  • @markmurphy8303
    @markmurphy8303 Před 2 lety +1

    Feck Norton has traveled back in time and he now looks about 16 again I wish he would tell us the magical ingredient so I can fix my age decreasing time machine.

  • @MartynStanleyAuthor
    @MartynStanleyAuthor Před 2 lety +2

    Thought this might be Portmeirion

    • @disullivan958
      @disullivan958 Před 2 lety

      I did too. But there are different accounts as to how much of it is left.

    • @MartynStanleyAuthor
      @MartynStanleyAuthor Před 2 lety

      @@disullivan958 There's a lot of Port Meirion left I think. I'm pretty sure it's still open. I was THERE a few years ago! Nice place. Weird though. I ought to go again actually.

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman4101 Před 2 lety

    Some other explorers made a video about this place a few weeks ago😝

  • @robertwilson3755
    @robertwilson3755 Před 2 lety +2

    I love it. Where is this ?

  • @silvanapaganini4807
    @silvanapaganini4807 Před 2 lety

    Where is this place ? tell me please 🙏 would love to have a look 👍❤️Loving All Your Cracking Videos xxx

  • @jamiegoodrich3838
    @jamiegoodrich3838 Před 2 lety +2

    Where is it ? Want to go

  • @sharethelove5034
    @sharethelove5034 Před 8 měsíci

    Seriously cool.

  • @bods1
    @bods1 Před 2 lety +3

    Seen Kurt do this ages ago 😝

  • @haywoodyoudome
    @haywoodyoudome Před 2 lety +2

    I'm pooping.

  • @spmoran4703
    @spmoran4703 Před 2 lety

    They must have had a thing about Italian structure in Wales because there is Portmerion too.

  • @barryowens6201
    @barryowens6201 Před 2 lety +2

    I'll buy it Norton put it in a paper bag

  • @iStillLoveEasterBaby
    @iStillLoveEasterBaby Před 2 lety

    You guys crack me up. I imagine myself walking around with you in the abandoned buildings, normally because I'm stoned to f*
    I just got a new tv that actually supports CZcams 🙏🙏🙏 thank f*
    I'm now watching my favourite CZcamsrs in HD. I'll watch you guys in a minute 😀
    Watching one about an abandoned house in the middle of butt f*

  • @_MISTY-RAIN_
    @_MISTY-RAIN_ Před 2 lety +2

    wow

  • @ianrush374
    @ianrush374 Před 2 lety

    Bubbling

  • @stuartculshaw5342
    @stuartculshaw5342 Před 2 lety

    Why didn't you see the Colosseum? It looks like the sculptor was mostly interested in Renaissance architecture. Maybe he wasn't interested in classical buildings.

  • @wesmatron
    @wesmatron Před 2 lety

    Outside of Wales, the most Welsh speakers are found in the Chubut province of Argentina.

  • @amberdavidson2769
    @amberdavidson2769 Před 2 lety

    I thought you wondered which window went in first