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.
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?
18 Comments »»When it comes to architecture, churches have always had some of the most awe-inspiring, beautiful designs.
12 Comments »»Abandoned power plants, mental hospitals, castles and public buildings stand in for out-of-this-world settings in horror, sci-fi and fantasy movies.
12 Comments »»Marvels of engineering, vanishing civilizations and a granite guide to post-apocalyptic survival: these 12 monuments and ruins are mysterious and strange.
35 Comments »»Creepy and delightfully twisted, these amusement parks wont necessarily amuse the kids!
16 Comments »»From houses and estates to factories, mines, military buildings and prisons here are the explorations of twenty buildings by one daring European urban explorer.
16 Comments »»Abandoned windmills can be found all around the world. Here is a great collection of amazing shots of abandoned windmill photography!
11 Comments »»These seven abandoned and inactive lighthouses represent marine history, and stand as tall, quiet beacons to what once was.
19 Comments »»These 25 sobering examples of post-apocalyptic art serve to remind the living that what remains are more often ruins.
34 Comments »»These articles cover abandoned buildings, vehicles, towns and cities from around the world - highly organized, summarized and collected for the very first time.
38 Comments »»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 ...
7 Comments »»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.
13 Comments »»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.
26 Comments »»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.
22 Comments »»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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