Abandoned towns of the world Abandoned and atmospheric, ghost towns linger in the memory. Here are some the world's best. Where is it? Craco, Italy What's the story? A medieval hill town, that was frequently assailed by recurring earthquakes in the mid 20th century. The town suffered severe damage, rendering much of it uninhabitable. The entire population of 1,800 residents moved out in 1963, leaving the town empty. More information: italia.it