Apocalypse? Fears Italian Nostradamus prophecy is coming true as it snows in southern Italy
More than 500 years ago a man dubbed 'Italian Nostradamus' predicted that two days of snow in a southern Italian town would mark the beginning of “the end of the world”.
Italian philosopher Matteo Tafuri's chilling prophecy is at risk of coming true after the region of Salento, Italy was blanketed in snow, despite being known for its mild climate.
Freezing cold temperatures are considered a rarity in the region, known as the “heel” of the Italian “boot” and for its pristine beaches.
Tafuri lived from 1492-1582 and was considered one of the most influential personalities of the Apulia region in the 16th century.
During this time he warned two consecutive days of snow would destroy the resort of Salento, marking the lead-up to the apocalypse.
“Salento of palm trees and mild south wind, snowy Salento but never after the touch,” he predicted.
“Two days of snow, two flashes in the sky, I know the world ends, but I do not yearn.”
This week's snow has covered parts of southern Italy, which has led to some fearing the philosopher’s eerie predictions will come true.
The concerns come as a mysterious new video surfaced this week which conspiracy theorists claim to be a UFO flying in the skies over Salento.
Footage shows a bright green object, which appears to change in shape and colour during the four minute video.
It’s unclear what the object is, the footage was shared on Facebook by Lucio Margiotta, a music teacher.
“UFO sighting of 9/1/2017 at about 19.38 hours. I don't know what was and what it is to call it but it is very strange,” Mr Margiotta said.
In another ominous sign, a painting of the Virgin Mary was claimed to be crying “real tears” in Macedonia.
Witnesses claimed the tears were first noticed on New Year’s Day.
