Most of us find architecture fascinating. The built environment around us reflects the history and culture of a place that can shape our experiences and perceptions of an area. However, not all the buildings stand the test of time and many are left to decay. For some, they become unwanted ghosts of the past; for others, they are objects of mystery and awe.

I found this abandoned old house in the forest near my house [960x540] [OC] by logwater on Flickr.

Most of us find architecture fascinating. The built environment around us reflects the history and culture of a place that can shape our experiences and perceptions of an area. However, not all the buildings stand the test of time and many are left to decay. For some, they become unwanted ghosts of the past; for others, they are objects of mystery and awe.

The old-fashioned motors are thought to have been left in the wood near the village of Chatillon by U.S. soldiers who were stationed in southern Belgium during the war.

Last picture from the trip at the weekend

The difference in these architectures is great to see and each place tells its own story. The staircase is such an important part of a building connecting floors with each other.

This place is really big #13 in Explore

1. An Abandoned Soviet-Era Circus Clowns and abandoned places should never, ever mix.... In the capital city of The Republic of Moldova, there's an abandoned mid-century communist-era circus located in the capital city of Chisnau. Easily accessible, it's a pretty popular spot with teenag

Forgotten and Abandoned houses can be beautiful, like Duncan Manor in Towanda, IL which is now being rehabbed into something amazing.

View Large On Black • HIGHLY recommended • FLUIDR European Madness Tour 2011 with Andre Govia, Daanoe, ill-Padrino, Martin Widlund, Niki Feijen, Photoportee, Rusty's Photography, SilverCube.nl and me Thank you very much for fantastic tour guys!

2011 reboot

First outing with the Cannon AE-1 Shot on ISO 200 Agfa film - really happy with the results. Follow me on Twitter ¦ Google+ ¦ Blog

swallowed pride but spit out fire

Old abandoned houses tell a story. Even if the story is not documented in history, each abandoned home gives us a glimpse into a life once lived.

Matthew Christopher's Abandoned America: a hauntingly beautiful urban exploration chronicle of the abandoned buildings in our midst and their fascinating histories.

Most of us find architecture fascinating. The built environment around us reflects the history and culture of a place that can shape our experiences and perceptions of an area. However, not all the buildings stand the test of time and many are left to decay. For some, they become unwanted ghosts of the past; for others, they are objects of mystery and awe.

The project is situated in the Vallvidrera neighborhood, a residential area with views overlooking the city of Barcelona, surrounded by the...

Asylum 'D'

Ruins of Castle "Karlsburg" nearby Rheinböllen and Stromberg