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Ville Sbertoli

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Ville Sbertoli (also known as Casa di salute Sbertoli) was a lunatic asylum in Pistoia, Italy. The original structure was built in the 17th century. In 1868, it was bought by Agostino Sbertoli, who wanted to create a health facility for wealthy families. After serving as a political prison during World War II, it was transformed into a public psychiatric hospital in 1951. The complex was later abandoned.

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Ville Sbertoli
Via Solitaria, Pistoia

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Via Solitaria
51100 Pistoia
Tuscany, Italy
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