In what has been dubbed as ‘the world’s loneliest house’ lies a small hidden home located rather randomly in the middle of some Italian mountains. The Buffa di Perrero on Monte Cristallo in the Dolomite Mountains has baffled people for decades.
Lodged into the side of a rock, the home overlooks a deadly drop and is made of bricks walls, four frames and a set of camping chairs.
Buffa di Perrero’s bizarre location has puzzled people for decades – while others speculated how on earth removal men could ever make it up there.
But remarkably, the impressive property is believed to have been constructed over 100 years ago during World War I.
Savvy Italian soldiers are said to have built the shelter for a place to rest while battling the Austro-Hungarians across the rugged terrain. They would have used the concealed pad to store supplies and take shelter from the enemy as well as the elements. A number of these small houses were built back in the day and were constructed in the Italian Front of global conflict.
The mass shootings of heavily armed artillery used to cause major avalanches back in the day.
Most famously ‘White Friday’ was the name dubbed to December 1916 incident at Mount Marmolada where 270 Austro-Hungarian soldiers were killed.
Notably, the severe weather conditions has meant that the hut had sadly been rendered “unusable” for climbers after the roof gave way.
Despite being unable to be used as a stay-cation, the views from the Italian mountain range are still incredible.
Ron S
This is what living in fear looks and feels like when you give into it.
Linda B
Might be hard for anybody to sneak up on ya unless they repelled down at night or something, and then you’d probably hear them. Could be the perfect house to have during a zombie apocalypse. 🙂
m99
I agree Linda B. I see it the same as you. During wartime measures have to be taken to secure a troop or otherwise and that’s exactly what the brave men did building the cliffside lonely dwelling.