WebUrbanist | Archived Articles on Abandoned Places

Ever wanted to explore abandoned places? Real-life urban exploration and building infiltration can be challenging, dangerous and even illegal. Here is your chance to try out urbex from the comfort of your computer – from deserted buildings to entire abandoned towns and cities, here are some of the most amazing abandoned locations around the world.

Abandonment In Action: 8 Cities That Might Not Make It

We've seen what our deserted towns and lost cities look like when people move out and nature moves in - but why does abandonment happen?

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Faith Alone: 7 Stunning Abandoned Churches

When it comes to architecture, churches have always had some of the most awe-inspiring, beautiful designs.

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12 Real-Life Locations Behind Out-of-this-World Films

Abandoned power plants, mental hospitals, castles and public buildings stand in for out-of-this-world settings in horror, sci-fi and fantasy movies.

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12 of the World's Most Mysterious Monuments & Ruins

Marvels of engineering, vanishing civilizations and a granite guide to post-apocalyptic survival: these 12 monuments and ruins are mysterious and strange.

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Abandoned Amusement & Theme Parks

Creepy and delightfully twisted, these amusement parks wont necessarily amuse the kids!

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20 Abandoned Buildings & Places in Europe

From houses and estates to factories, mines, military buildings and prisons here are the explorations of twenty buildings by one daring European urban explorer.

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Abandoned Windmills and Defunct Architecture

Abandoned windmills can be found all around the world. Here is a great collection of amazing shots of abandoned windmill photography!

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Seven Beautiful Abandoned Lighthouses

These seven abandoned and inactive lighthouses represent marine history, and stand as tall, quiet beacons to what once was.

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At World's End: 25 Post-Apocalyptic Visions

These 25 sobering examples of post-apocalyptic art serve to remind the living that what remains are more often ruins.

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33-Part Guide to Abandoned Places

These articles cover abandoned buildings, vehicles, towns and cities from around the world - highly organized, summarized and collected for the very first time.

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Creepy and Scary Mannequins and Dolls

Mannequins are one of those things that are somewhat necessary even though they are undeniably scary. And as if they weren't creepy enough on their own ...

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7 Abandoned Factories, Mills and Mines

Our factories and other industrial buildings tend to outlive their primary use. What happens then? These 7 factories, mills and mines were left to crumble.

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Abandoned Theaters, Parks, Schools & Pools

Some of the most haunting abandonments are those that were once used to entertain and educate - filled with vast once-vibrant gathering and learning spaces.

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7 Abandoned Hotels, Hospitals, and Churches

Some abandoned buildings are beautiful, scary or just plain boring. But when a hospital, hotel or church is abandoned, it can be a downright surreal place.

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15 Radical Ways to Recycle Airplanes and Parts

What becomes of airplanes once their airborne adventures have ended? Some transform from "I soar" to eyesore, but others take on new life through recycling. Here are 15 well-grounded examples.

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