An abandoned villa hidden in the middle of a city, shielded from the outside world by a high surrounding wall. Slipping inside unnoticed was a challenge – every step careful, every glance alert. Once inside, the contrast was striking. Behind the silence of the garden walls, life had long moved on, but within these crumbling rooms time felt completely frozen. The tall ceilings, heavy doors, and fading details still hinted at the pride once invested here. Yet the decay was undeniable: plaster peel