Beira is an important African coastal port and the second-largest city in Mozambique. In the mid-1950s the ruling Portuguese Estado Novo regime wanted to build luxurious oceanfront quarters for VIPs visiting Beira. The result was the Grande Hotel, a beautiful Art Deco resort opened in 1955. When completed it was the pride … Read more
Lincoln Way is an Abandoned Neighborhood in Clairton Lincoln Way is an abandoned neighborhood in Clairton, PA across from U.S. Steel’s Clairton Works, which is only about 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh City. Lincoln Way consisted of 52 properties but never more than 40 houses. Sixteen families were driven from their homes … Read more
This doll factory in Spain has an uncomfortable way of getting under your skin. It was abandoned sometime in the ’80s, but for some reason everything was left behind—boxes of doll parts, machinery, half-finished dolls still lying on the assembly line—everything. It’s as if everybody just vanished in the middle of the … Read more
Derelict Robin Hood Gardens Exploring abandoned places in the United Kingdom offers a unique journey through the country’s rich history and cultural legacy. The UK is dotted with a wide array of derelict sites, from industrial relics and disused military installations to grand mansions and even entire ghost villages. These sites attract … Read more
Pula is a city in Croatia best known for a scattering of ancient ruins from the Roman empire, including a large amphitheater built in the first century A.D. and the famous Gate of Hercules. But it also has at least one ruin of a different type—a massive abandoned hospital, hurriedly closed down … Read more
Italy, with its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to a fascinating array of abandoned places. These sites, ranging from ancient villages to 20th-century industrial sites, offer a unique glimpse into Italy’s past and the passage of time. Here’s an overview of some of the notable abandoned places in Italy: Ancient … Read more
Fort Ord is a former United States Army post on Monterey Bay of the Pacific Ocean coast in California, which closed in 1994. While much of the old military buildings and infrastructure remain abandoned, many structures have been torn down for anticipated development.
Hashima, the Ghost Island of Japan Exploring abandoned places in Japan, known as “haikyo” (which literally translates to “ruins”), is a unique experience that offers a glimpse into the country’s recent and distant past. Japan’s rapid modernization and changing economic and social landscapes have left behind a fascinating array of abandoned sites. … Read more
Fort Jefferson: An abandoned island fortress off Florida, USA In the lower Florida Keys, within the Dry Tortugas National Park there’s an unfinished and abandoned island fortress, which is the largest masonry structure in the Americas. Fort Jefferson was built by the U.S. Army in 1846 to assist in the fight against … Read more
There’s something weird and eerie about abandoned places, whether it’s an abandoned house or train station, every one of them is a picture of history frozen in time. While some of these places are well taken care of and protected, others are completely forgotten about but it doesn’t make them less interesting. … Read more