The most abandoned houses. Abandoned and Creepy: The Scariest Places You Can Find in Russia
I bring to your attention some of the most ghostly places around the world, each of which has its own special charm.
Under all this dust, rust and cracks, there are stories of people who once lived here, prayed, and went about their daily business. And when you try to imagine these people and their lives, a special atmosphere and nostalgia is born. It seems that people just recently packed up their things and left. On the other hand, it is interesting to see how some things that once belonged to people are now returning to nature.
Cooling chamber in Belgium.
This is part of the cooling tower of an abandoned power plant in Monceau, Belgium. A funnel-shaped structure in the center supplied hot water, which then cooled down by hundreds of small concrete troughs. 
Kolmanskop, Namibia.
This is a small abandoned settlement in Namibia that flourished in the early 1900s. Then the German settlers started mining diamonds here. The influx of funds ended after the First World War, when the diamond field began to deplete. By the 1950s, the city was completely abandoned by people, and now only photographers and tourists come here. 
Floating forest in Sydney.
This is the hull of the large steamship SS Ayrfield, which was decided to be dismantled in Homebush Bay, Australia, after World War II. But when the shipyard closed, this ship, like several others, remained where they had been abandoned. Now it is a beautiful and mysterious floating forest, which serves as an example that nature can survive anytime, anywhere. 
Sea forts of Mansell, England.
These forts were built near the mouths of the Thames and Mersey rivers in the UK to protect the country from a potential German air threat during World War II. When they were taken out of service in 1950, several people lived here, including operators of pirate radio stations, and the Principality of Sealand, a self-proclaimed independent state, was also located. 
Last home on Dutch Island, USA.
This house was once part of a fairly successful island colony in the Chesapeake Bay in the United States. However, due to rapid soil erosion, there was less and less space left on the island. The house pictured was the last one on the island before it collapsed in 2010. 
Pripyat, Ukraine.
Pripyat is an abandoned city in the north of Ukraine, in the Kyiv region. The city is located on the banks of the Pripyat River, 3 km from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, not far from the border with Belarus. Distance to Kyiv - 94 km. Pripyat was founded on February 4, 1970. The general reason for the founding of the city was the construction and subsequent operation of one of the largest nuclear power plants in Europe, Chernobyl, a city-forming enterprise, which gave Pripyat the title of a city of nuclear scientists. Pripyat became the ninth nuclear city in the Soviet Union. 
Many workers of the Chernobyl station lived in Pripyat, the work of which ended major disaster in 1986. After the evacuation, Pripyat remains a radioactive ghost town that can only be visited with specialized guides. 
House of the Bulgarian Communist Party.
The former building of the memorial house, built in the 1980s in honor of the Bulgarian Communist Party, today looks creepy both inside and out. This structure, similar to a flying saucer, fell into disrepair after the collapse of the USSR. Now it is only a ghost of the former building, although there is talk of starting restoration work. 
Nara Dreamland amusement park, Japan.
The park opened in 1961. But by 2006 it was already closed. It is now a popular spot among the city's "discoverers", although guards periodically patrol the area and impose fines on violators who enter the closed area. 
Uninhabited island in southeast Florida, USA.
These small domed structures were built in 1981 at Cape Romano, off the coast of the United States. They were the summer residence of oil tycoon Bob Lee, but then fell into disrepair. It is still unclear what fate awaits them. 
Abandoned mill, Italy.
This building in the Valley of the Mills in Sorrento was abandoned in 1866. Once upon a time, wheat was ground here, and there was a sawmill nearby. The mill was isolated from the sea after the construction of Tasso Square, which raised the level of humidity in the region and forced the mill to be abandoned. 
Michigan Central Station in Detroit, USA.
The station was built in 1913 to create a new transport hub. However, several construction errors led to the station having to close in 1988. 
The fate of the station has not yet been decided, but it appeared in several films, for example, in Eminem's 8 Mile. 
Sunken yacht, Antarctica.
This spooky ghost ship is the Mar Sem Fim, a Brazilian yacht that sank off Ardley Cove in Antarctica. On the yacht, the Brazilian film crew decided to shoot documentary, however, due to strong winds and a storm, it had to be abandoned. The water that got on the ship froze, broke through the hull and sank the yacht. 
Abandoned Theater New Bedford, USA.
This is an old theater in Massachusetts. It was opened in 1912 and closed in 1959. Since then, he has already managed to visit a tobacco store and a supermarket. Now the non-profit organization is trying to raise funds to renovate the building. 
Abandoned railway station, Abkhazia.
This station in Sukhumi was abandoned during the war in Abkhazia in 1992 and 1993. As a result of the conflict between Georgia and Russia, this region was abandoned, but the station still has traces of its former greatness, such as amazing stucco. 
Abandoned wooden houses, Russia. 
All these exquisitely decorated buildings are located in the Russian outback. Some of them are surrounded by forests. 
Due to their remoteness, they remained untouched. 
Underwater city in Shichen, China.
This incredible underwater city, lost in time, 1341. Shichen, or Lion City, is located in Zhejiang province in eastern China. It was flooded in 1959 during the construction of a hydroelectric power station. The water protects the city from wind and rain erosion, so that it remains in relatively good condition. 
Abandoned subway station in New York, USA.
This beautiful subway station is right under New York City Hall. That is why much attention was paid to its design, but because of the neighboring stations, this one never received due attention from the public, and its curved route was considered not safe enough. The station closed in 1945 and remains closed to this day, apart from a few exclusive tours for tourists. 
Hotel Salto, Colombia.
The hotel opened in 1928 next to the Tequendama Falls in Colombia to serve tourists who came to view the 157-meter waterfall. The hotel was closed in the early 90s, after interest in the waterfall faded. But in 2012 this place was turned into a museum. 
Abandoned subway tunnel in Kyiv, Ukraine.
This photo was taken in the subway near Kyiv. Many of the tunnels are partially flooded, and stalactites hang from the ceilings. 
Abandoned submarine base in Balaklava, Ukraine.
Although this base is not completely abandoned, it is still impressive. Until its closure in 1993, it was one of the most secret bases in the USSR. Today it is the State Maritime Museum. 
Abandoned military hospital in Belitz, Germany. 
This massive hospital complex would have been built in the late 1800s. In it, Adolf Hitler was recovering from a leg injury sustained during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Some parts of the complex are still in operation, but most were abandoned after the Russian authorities left the hospital in 1995. 
Hashima Island, Japan.
This island has many names including Warship (due to its shape) and Ghost Island. From the late 1800s to the late 1900s, the island was inhabited because it gave access to underwater coal mines. 
However, as Japan gradually switched from coal to gasoline, the mines (and the buildings that sprang up around them) closed down, leaving behind a ghost island that resembled part of a ghostly warship. 
UFO houses in San Zhi, Taiwan.
These alien houses in Sanzhi were originally intended to be resort houses, in particular, for US military officers serving in Asia. However, due to low investment and accidents with cars, the site had to close in 1980, shortly after it was built. Unfortunately, these amazing buildings were demolished in 2010. 
Abandoned church in the snow. 
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Time passes, people change, but one thing remains the same - places abandoned by people lose their former luxury. However, often, when nature takes its toll, they are transformed and acquire a mysterious, eerie and unique beauty.
In this article, you can get acquainted with the most unusual abandoned places on the planet.
The most beautiful abandoned places in the world
Church of Santiago, Mexico
As a result of a drought in Mexico, the water level surrounding the 450-year-old church dropped by 25 meters.
And while the circumstances may not be called favorable, they have allowed the church, hidden under water for most of the time, to resurface and reveal an eerie reminder that the most beautiful is often hidden from our eyes.
Miranda Castle, Belgium
The construction of the castle began in 1866 and it looked truly fabulous. The castle was conceived as a summer residence, but the architect who supervised the construction died before it was completed.
During the Second World War, the castle was captured by the Nazis. After being used as Kid `s camp, but at the end of the 20th century it was abandoned due to too high maintenance costs.
The park"Six Flags" New Orleans, USA
This amusement park was destroyed by the deadly Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans in 2005. The park, once filled with laughter and joy, was flooded, and salty water 80% corroded the details of the attractions, which made their restoration impossible.
What remains of the park serves as a dire reminder of one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the US.
Dome House, Florida
Not far from Marco Island on Cape Romano, you can see small domed houses that look like an alien spaceship.
They were used as a vacation spot, but were abandoned after their owner went bankrupt. Too low now coastline does not allow them to be restored.
Kilchurn Castle, Scotland
This mysterious castle was built in the middle of the 15th century and for a long time was home to the most influential persons of the state.
It was abandoned three centuries later and recent times has become a favorite place for photographers from all over the world, thanks to its stunning surroundings - the castle is located on the lake and the nature around it both fascinates and frightens.
Church of St. Nicholas, Macedonia
One of the main highlights of Lake Mavrovskoe in Macedonia is the half-flooded Church of St. Nicholas. The destruction of the church was almost deliberate - the lake was created to provide water to a nearby power plant, and the cozy church fell victim to progress.
All that remains of it is an eerie-looking frame in the middle of a picturesque lake.
Floating forest, Australia
The ship called"SS Ayrfield" , built in 1911 and completed its service in 1972, has been moored in the Australian Homebush Bay for many years.
It differs from other decommissioned ships in that stunning mangrove trees have grown inside it, making it popular with photographers from all over the world.
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Abandoned homestead on Lake Como, Italy
The history of this dilapidated mansion is rather murky, but locals say that it was built in the middle of the 19th century. Rumor has it that the owner abandoned him in connection with a mysterious bloody murder that occurred on a mission.
Now the mansion frightens tourists and locals with its mysterious beauty.
Ta Prum Temple, Cambodia
This world famous temple at Angkor was deliberately abandoned in the 17th century and now, several centuries later, it has become one with the jungle that surrounds it.
The greenery growing on the territory of the temple is carefully looked after in order to keep the ancient shrine in good condition.
Maunsell Sea Forts, UK
These strong and intimidating structures were designed to protect the coast from the attack of German troops during the Second World War.
They were decommissioned in 1950 and, after serving as radio stations for pirates for some time, were finally abandoned. To this day, they drearily adorn the coast of Kent, not allowing people to forget about the horrors of war.
Dundas Castle, USA
This castle, located in the suburbs of New York, was built by the architect Bradford Gilbert for his wife, Anna Dundas, but Gilbert died and the castle was transferred to the full disposal of the sanatorium.
It is said that the ghost of Dundas still roams the corridors of the ancient castle.
Bodiam Castle, England
The formidable Bodiam Castle, surrounded by a lake, was built in the 14th century in East Sussex by a knight who sought to protect the nearby territories from the French during the Hundred Years War.
This castle saw several warriors at once and stoically withstood them, but it was still abandoned by people and is now an attraction open to tourists.
Methodist Church, Indiana, USA
This unusually beautiful church is located in the city of Gary, Indiana. $1 million was allocated for its construction in 1926.
The church was in demand among parishioners - there were about 3,000 of them, but over time, the number of jobs in the city decreased, and crime grew rapidly, and the church was completely abandoned by 1980.
abandoned cities
Craco, Italy
Despite the fact that this city is already several hundred years old, people began to leave it only in the 20th century due to unsuitable conditions for agriculture, lack of jobs and an earthquake in 1963.
Now the ancient city looks so mesmerizing that filmmakers use it as a filming location. For example, movie "The Passion of the Christ" was partly filmed in Krako.
Kayakoy, Turkey
A mountainous Turkish town called Kayakoy was abandoned by people in the 1920s as a result of a political population exchange with Greece. Now there are more than 350 abandoned buildings in the city.
Despite the fact that they are ruins, they look very attractive in the warm rays of the setting sun.
Kolmanskop, Namibia
The city was founded in 1908 in the Namib Desert, in southwestern Africa, when diamond deposits were found there. After all supplies were depleted, people left the city in 1954.
Now the empty houses are half filled with sand, which gives them a mesmerizing and slightly creepy look.
Berlin, Nevada, USA
Initially, the city was founded in 1897 during the rapid rise of the mining industry, but did not last as long as neighboring cities, and by 1911 it was already completely abandoned.
Now it is part of one of the Nevada state parks.
abandoned islands
Hirta, Scotland
Hirta was an inhabited island for a long time, but in the 1930s people left it because of the threat of famine and terrible weather. Now the stone buildings left by people are scattered all over the island.
Ross Island, India
This stunningly beautiful island is located in South Andaman, in India. It was used by the British administration during the time when India was a British colony.
After people left the island, it was overgrown with a giant wild ficus and now impresses with the beauty of its unique jungle.
Goji Island, China
The fishing village of Goji on the Chinese Yangtze River is not just an abandoned village. Buildings covered with ivy and greenery look charming and peaceful, proving that nature works wonders without human intervention.
Users of the site where information about this village first appeared, dubbed it "the dream of the wizard of Oz."
The size of our country is so huge that it is difficult to really imagine such a scale. At the same time, almost everywhere on its territory live people who, for one reason or another, leave their homes and go to other places. Such forgotten corners are scattered all over Russia, and sometimes they are found even in the middle of the city. Let's look at the top ten creepy places once abandoned by people.
Nuclear lighthouse at Cape Aniva, Sakhalin Island
At the time of the construction of the lighthouse in 1939, the construction was considered unique and the most difficult on the entire island. Forces for its construction and technical equipment little was spent.
The lighthouse was equipped with isotope installations, it began to be powered by atomic energy, due to which the cost of its maintenance was reduced to a minimum. However, over time, funding stopped altogether, and the building fell into disrepair.
Fairytale castle, Conclusion
This charming building is the estate of the architect A.S. Khrenov, which he erected according to his own design in the 19th century. It is located in the Tver region in a picturesque place on the lake.
This delightful house, reminiscent of medieval castle, is distinguished by complete asymmetry, as well as a combination of natural and artificial materials. It is in a rather bad condition, but now they are slowly trying to restore it, so, of course, it cannot be called completely abandoned.
Hotel "Northern Crown", St. Petersburg
This five-star hotel began to build in 1988. Grandiose plans assumed that 247 rooms would appear here, total area which was supposed to be 50 thousand square meters, more than 10 bars, a large swimming pool, a gym and much more. And when the object was almost completed, at the end of 1995, work was suddenly stopped, and the building still remains abandoned.
8th shop of the plant "Dagdiesel", the city of Kaspiysk
Right in the Caspian Sea, 2.7 kilometers from the coast, you can see a rather strange, but grandiose object, which was once a test station for naval weapons. It belonged to the Dagdiesel plant, but when the requirements for its work changed, it was simply written off from the balance of the plant.
Mir diamond quarry, Yakutia
This mine was already 1,200 meters wide and 525 meters deep when diamond mining ceased in 2004. On the this moment it is the second largest dug hole in the world - so big that it had to be closed air space above it so that helicopters do not get into an accident due to downward air currents.
Khovrinskaya hospital in Moscow
In Moscow in 1980, the government decided to start building a huge multi-storey hospital on the site of the cemetery, but after 5 years everything stopped. Now unfinished is popular place for thrill-seekers, it is called the abode of evil and the gateway to a parallel world.
The abandoned village of Kadykchan in the Magadan region
From the Evenki language, the name of this village is translated as "valley of death." It was built by prisoners and in early 1986 the population reached 10,270. However, by 2012, only one resident remained - an elderly man.
Coal was mined in Kadykchan, which was used to provide energy for most of Magadan region. But when there was an explosion at the mine, people began to leave. So this village became an abandoned mining "ghost town". Here in the houses you can see books and furniture, and in the garages - standing cars but not to meet people.
Former naval submarine base Bechevinka, Kamchatka
This military town was founded in the 1960s as a base for submariners. Every week, just once, a ship went here, which was the only way to communicate with other settlements. In 1996, the brigade was completely disbanded, and the village was left standing deserted among the stunning beauties of Kamchatka.
Building of the sanatorium "Energy", Moscow region
This building of the sanatorium once received visitors, but after the fire that occurred here, it was abandoned. The burnt-out building housed a cinema, and the furniture still remained in the rooms.
Abandoned maternity hospital, Vladimir region
Abandoned medical institutions, perhaps, stand out for their particular gloom and mystery, and this maternity hospital is no exception. In 2013, the building was intended to be renovated, but the work never started.
Since security remained in the building for a long time, many of the things left here were preserved intact, which makes it seem as if the building is still alive. In these spacious halls, one imagines people waiting for good news from the doctor.
All these places were once filled with people living their lives. Abandoned for various reasons, they now look like ghost towns or horror film sets. The mysterious mood of these places makes you feel fear, curiosity and delight at the same time. Only the bravest can dare to visit such a place!
Ghost Town Bodie, California, USA
The now abandoned city was founded in 1876 when miners discovered rich deposits of gold and silver here. Looking for wealth and a better life people were driving to a small town. 
It soon gained a reputation as a "sin city" full of brothels and bars. The inhabitants went bankrupt, and by the forties of the twentieth century, Bodie had become a ghost town. Now it is considered one of the best preserved towns of this type in the world. 
Prison in Pennsylvania, USA
This prison was used from 1829 until 1971. Even the most famous criminals of America turned out to be here, for example, Al Capone was kept here. 
After the prison was closed, it became a national landmark and museum, open to guided tours and exhibitions. 
Railway station in Czestochowa, Poland
The railway system in Czestochowa in southern Poland was established during the golden years of industrial development. Today, this abandoned station is one of the most mysterious places in Europe. 
Ghost tower in Sathorn, Thailand
In the early nineties, Thailand experienced the largest economic boom in history. At this time, the authorities and businessmen demonstrated stability, financial success led to the emergence of many ambitious construction projects, among which was the skyscraper in Sathorn. 
However, the Asian financial crisis soon hit and Thailand's economy was devastated. The continuation of construction was cancelled. 
Presently further fate building remains unknown: it will cost more to reconstruct it than to build a new one. In addition, the tower has a reputation for being haunted. 
North Brother Island, USA
From 1885 until the late thirties of the twentieth century, Riverside Hospital treated diseases that required quarantine: measles, typhoid, scarlet fever, leprosy. After that, the center was used for the rehabilitation of people with heroin addiction. 
In 1963 it was closed. Now no one lives on the island, except for birds. The hospital building is still there, but it could collapse at any moment, all the windows are smashed out, and the paint is peeling off the walls. 
Devil's Mountain, Germany
This reminder of a bygone era sits atop a mountain in western Berlin. Once there was a Nazi military school. After several unsuccessful attempts to blow up the building, the Allies decided to cover it with the debris left after the bombing. 
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the abandoned building had many owners. Among them was even David Lynch, who wanted to arrange yoga classes here. The Berlin authorities refused such an offer. 
Miranda Castle, Belgium
During the French Revolution, the Count of Lydekerke-Beaufort, a Belgian political activist, was forced to leave the castle with his family. They moved to a farm next door. 
After the Second World War and until the end of the eighties, the castle belonged to the state railway company and was used first as a shelter, and then as a children's camp. In 1991, due to the high cost of maintenance, the castle was abandoned. 
Kijong-Dong, North Korea
It seems that this Korean village was specially built to remain empty and uninhabited. It is located near the border with South Korea. After the conflict in 1953, the government North Korea decided to use the village as a propaganda tool: only it can be seen from the territory of the South, which means that everything should look perfect. 
The authorities say that ordinary people live in the village, but there is not even glass in the windows. The light in the evenings lights up in all rooms at the same time. This is a fake village! 
Fordlandia, Brazil
This place was founded by American entrepreneur Henry Ford in 1927 when he started his urban project. There was supposed to be a plantation of rubber trees that would extend into the Amazon rainforest. Ford came up with a corporate city with all the amenities, swimming pools, golf courses, bungalows and even a place to dance. 
However, the locals did not accept the idea and refused to accept the ban on alcohol. Brazilian workers and American industrialists found themselves in conflict situation. In 1930, a riot broke out in one of the cafeterias. The cars were thrown into the river, and the managers were driven away. After that, the city was forever abandoned. 
Abandoned cinema, Sinai desert
Locals say that the cinema was built by a wealthy Frenchman who was walking with friends in the desert and thought that all he needed was a movie. He bought a generator in Cairo, a hundred chairs and a huge screen. Everything was ready for display, but local residents didn't like the idea at all. They broke the generator and it ended before it could even begin. As a result, there is still a white screen in the heart of the desert, on which not a single film has been shown. 
Varosha, Cyprus
In the early seventies of the last century, Varosha was a popular tourist area with luxurious beaches where celebrities and millionaires rested. At that time, Cyprus was loved by Brigitte Bardot and Elizabeth Taylor. 
Everything changed in August 1974, when Turkey captured and occupied the northern part of the island. Fifteen thousand residents of the area fled from the invaders, leaving their homes. Many planned to return, but the political situation did not allow them to do so. 
Abandoned hotel, Colombia
The once luxurious Hotel Del Salto, located by the waterfall, was built in 1924. Over time, the Bogota River became more and more dirty, as a result, tourists gradually lost interest in this region. 
In addition, many suicidal people choose this beautiful place so the hotel is now considered haunted. 
Discovery Island, USA
This island was an amusement park. 
Once a dangerous bacterium was found in the waters of the lake, and in July 1999 the park was closed. Since then, it has remained abandoned. 
Holy Land Experience Park, USA
In 1958, John Greco built a religious theme park in Connecticut. It was quite popular in the sixties and seventies, more than forty thousand people came here every year. 
In 1982, Greco decided to temporarily close the park for renovation and expansion, but he died and the park was never reopened. 
Orpheum Theatre, USA
This is an abandoned theater in Massachusetts. It was opened in 1912 and closed in 1959. Now a supermarket is located in the office premises, but most of them are simply empty. Charities want to invest in New Bedford and bring the cultural landmark back to life. 
American ship on the beach, Canary Islands
In the first days after the crash, the ship was still intact, so people even tried to climb on board. Then the ship broke into two halves, and now it is not recommended to climb on it. It seems that the ship is very close, but it is surrounded by incredibly strong currents, in addition, sharp debris is hidden under the water. At least eight people died trying to explore the area around the crash.
What you see on your monitor screens is not horror movie stills, although each of the locations captured in these photos can become a ready-made film set for a chilling thriller or horror movie. And in some places, filmmakers have already worked. Online magazine Fancy Hotels invites you to go to virtual tour through the abandoned places of the planet, the sight of which makes even the most staunch pragmatists uncomfortable. one.
Now it is a ghost town in the Kyiv region, which was founded in 1970 in connection with the construction of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, and was empty in April 1986 after the explosion of one of its power units. At the time of the disaster, about 43,960 people lived in Pripyat, including 15,500 children. Most of the townspeople were employees of the ill-fated facility.
Mir underground diamond mine.
It is located in the Mirny village of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in Western Siberia. Strictly speaking, this deposit is still being actively developed today, so it cannot be called abandoned. However, now mining is carried out only underground, and open part The mine, 525 meters deep and 1200 meters in diameter, has not been used since 2001. This quarry is the 4th in the world in depth after another Yakut deposit "Udachnaya", the Chilean Chuquicamata and the American Bingham Canyon.
Abandoned house on Seneca Lake, New York, USA.
The gloomy cottage, long abandoned by its inhabitants, makes an even more eerie impression from the fact that in its immediate vicinity they found their own. last resort several old cars.
The Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Its construction began back in 1987. According to the original design, the height of the Ryugyong Hotel was to be 330 meters. Had it been delivered on time, it could have become the tallest hotel and the 7th tallest building in the world. Futile attempts to complete the construction of Ryugyong continued for more than 20 years, until the authorities of the North Korean capital announced their intention to partially commission the facility in 2013. Which, however, has not happened so far.
Willard Mental Hospital in New York.
Is it worth explaining the reasons why such an oppressive atmosphere reigns here. The institution was founded in 1869, years the methods of curing mental ailments were not distinguished by any kind of humanity. The patients were in the walls of Willard not of their own free will and were subjected to rather cruel procedures. The clinic has been closed for 20 years.
UFO houses in Sanzhi, Taiwan.
Also known as "skeet houses". This is a complex of 60 buildings in a futuristic design that has not been put into operation.
Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
The once grand entertainment complex ceased to exist in 2005 after the infamous Hurricane Katrina nearly destroyed the city.
Gulliver's Travels amusement park in Kawaguchi, Japan.
The magnificent view of Mount Fuji did not save this complex from ruin. Having existed for less than 5 years, Gulliver's Travels closed due to the financial problems of the owners.
Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island, New York, USA.
Frank Bannerman was a wealthy Scottish arms dealer who made a huge fortune selling ammunition during the Spanish-American War. Not finding best place to store goods, he bought an island and built a castle on it in the traditional European style and used it as a warehouse. In 1969, a major fire caused irreparable damage to the buildings, and the state government, which had bought the land a few years earlier, decided not to restore them.
Disney's Discovery Island Park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
The area, owned by the Walt Disney Company, has been used as a zoo and conservation area since 1974. The island was closed to the public in 1999, and all its inhabitants moved to the nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.
Lighthouse at Cape Aniva in the Sakhalin Region.
The 31-meter-high structure was built in 1939, but has not been functioning for many years and has been looted by looters.
Train station in Canfranc, Spain.
An international station was opened in the municipality of Canfranc near the border with France in 1928. The station managed to survive the Second world war, but the collapse of the railway bridge in 1970 led to its closure.
Miranda Castle in Sele, Belgium.
Built in 1886, the building has been unoccupied since 1991 due to legal disputes between the heirs of the former owner and the local municipality.
Stopped functioning due to the full development of the field.
Eilean Donan Castle on an island in the Loch Duich fjord, Scotland.
It was erected in the 13th century along with a stone bridge, through which communication was carried out with the mainland. In 1719, during the next battle between the Scots and the British, the building was destroyed. At the beginning of the 20th century, representatives of the MacRae clan bought the castle and began work on its restoration. Today this place is a tourist attraction and receives tourists from all over the world.
Hashima Island, Japan.
This is a small Pacific island located near the city of Nagasaki. The area has been rich and populous since 1810, when coal was discovered. After the reserves ran out, the mines were closed in 1974. The population left the island in a few weeks.
Mill building in Ontario, Canada.
One can only guess why no one showed interest in the restoration historical building, which fell into disrepair, as the equipment used in the production of flour was hopelessly outdated and the mill was closed.
underground station city hall in New York City, USA.
The grand opening of the new New York subway station took place in 1904. After 40 years, it became obvious that the building did not meet the technical standards of operation. In 1945 City Hall was closed.
Orpheus Theater Hall in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA.
It was a popular entertainment venue for the city's public from 1912 to 1958. After closing, it was used as a warehouse for tobacco products. Charitable organizations are currently raising funds to help restore the theater to its former glory.
Holy Land Park in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA.
Probably, the biblical stories on which the theme of the park was based ceased to be popular with visitors, and in 1984 the institution was closed.
Power plant building in Monceau, Belgium.
More specifically, her cooling tower for water, which over the years of inactivity has grown over with moss.
The SS America liner wrecked off the coast of the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary archipelago.
For more than 50 years of operation, the ship has changed several names and many owners. At the beginning of 1993, it was decided to arrange a 5-star hotel on board. But this never happened, as the liner got into a storm and ran aground.
The underwater city of Shi Chen in China.
Territory ancient city was flooded by an artificial lake after the completion of the construction of a local hydroelectric power station. The mysterious city, buried under a water column of 26-40 meters, is well preserved and still attracts the attention of numerous researchers.
Domino sugar factory in New York, Brooklyn, USA.
The territory, empty for several decades, has finally attracted the attention of investors. In the near future, a new residential quarter with a developed infrastructure should appear here.
Mansell Sea Forts - Sealand, UK.
These are fortifications erected during the Second World War to protect the United Kingdom from the German invasion. They got the name of their developer Guy Munsell. The troops left these structures in the 50s, after which they were used for other purposes. So, one of the forts turned into an unrecognized state, called the Principality of Sealand.
Plot of the Great Chinese wall, China.
This is a monumental frontier fortification, which was built to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from nomadic raids from the north. The construction of the wall began even before our era, and throughout its history it has been destroyed and forgotten more than once. Despite the fact that restoration work has been going on for more than 30 years, far from tourist routes sections of the wall are still in a deplorable state.
Michigan Central station in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
It existed from its opening in 1913 until January 1988, when the decision was made to stop the operation of the station.
Dadipark amusement park in Dadizel, Belgium.
It was opened in 1949. After an accident that resulted in a serious injury to a child, in 2002 the park was closed for reconstruction, but never resumed its work.
Military hospital in Belitz, Germany.
Located 40 km from Berlin, the building complex was built between 1898 and 1930. After the Second World War, this territory was occupied Soviet troops and the hospital was taken over by them. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the political events that followed brought the institution to an end.
Wherever he is, music has not been heard here for a long time.
Partially preserved Gothic stained-glass windows almost do not let in light, but the chairs are still waiting for the parishioners.
Wonderland amusement park in Beijing, China.
Its construction was suspended in 1998 due to financial problems, but never resumed.
Railway depot in Czestochowa, Poland.
Both the depot building and the trains themselves were not needed by the city.
This is just one of the many facilities of the military industry, which fell into disrepair in the 90s.
Hotel Del Salto in Colombia.
In 1923, a mansion designed by architect Carlos Arturo Tapia was built, later turned into a hotel. Due to the deterioration of the picturesque Tekendama waterfall, located nearby, the flow of tourists began to dry up. In the 1990s, the period of decline of the building began. Currently the hotel that received the status of the object cultural heritage, renovated and turned into a museum.
Christ from the abyss of the bay of San Fruttuoso off the coast of Italy.
The bronze statue did not sink at all. It was installed by scuba diver Duilio Marchante, wanting to perpetuate the memory of his deceased colleague. The height of the statue is 2.5 meters, the placement depth is 17 meters.
Railroad in Lebanon, Missouri, USA.
Apparently, it turned out to be unclaimed after the closure of the iron ore mines.
Eastern state prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The neo-Gothic building, erected in 1829 by architect John Haviland, was honored a hundred years later to host the famous gangster Al Capone, who was convicted of illegal possession of weapons and sentenced to 10 months in prison. The prison was closed in 1971, and now there are guided tours for everyone.
Tunnel of Love in Klevan, Ukraine.
Line segment railway track 4 km long became natural monument attracting the attention of tourists. Thickets of trees and bushes are tightly intertwined, forming a picturesque tunnel of an ideal arched shape.
