There aren’t too many opportunities to feel like an adventurer in modern times. However, exploring abandoned places and finding unexpected treasures can give you that deep thrill. You might not bring anything physical back to show for your efforts, but the photos you take and the first-hand experiences make for even better souvenirs.
Every building that exists has a story to tell, some more than others. This is especially true when it comes to abandoned buildings. When you encounter
Photos of eerie abandoned hotels and resorts in the Balkans. Some of the most evocative abandoned hotels and resorts in former Yugoslavia.
Rest in peace.
A very strong note of warning, dear Pandas: your safety is of paramount importance. If you plan on exploring any abandoned places, you need to take the necessary precautions and be extremely careful.
Le plus bel hôtel abandonné est probablement le Del Salto en Colombie, à découvrir avec une galerie de photographie
In the Poconos Mountains, abandoned resorts aren't unusual. Here's what happened to the Poconos resorts in the honeymoon capital of the world.
Een adembenemend zeventiende eeuws kasteel verborgen tussen de Toscaanse heuvels.
In the picturesque region of Southern France, there is a ship-shaped building that stares lonely between the railroad and the old road to Perpignan.
Kupari Tourist Complex is a unique place on the Croatian seaside. It is also called as the Bay of Abandoned Hotels.
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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.
Rest in peace.
Now is the time to visit the Azores! This archipelago of 9 islands in the Atlantic is one of Europe's secret gems. Here are things to know before you visit.
The abandoned Haludovo Palace Hotel on Krk Island and a look at the history behind the Penthouse Adriatic Club. Part of our Abandoned Croatia series.
One urban explorer has spent two years travelling hundreds of miles in seven countries to document beautiful but abandoned buildings in Europe.
Teatro Balconi features opulent Art Nouveau architecture. The ravages of time have left this cavernous auditorium in an advanced stage of decay.
Design Milk revisits all of the design-focused hotels we virtually visited from around the world through our Destination Design column during 2016.
Exploring the Bay of Abandoned Hotel in Kupari on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. It's one of the Balkans most accssible urbex locations, but for how long?
Standing as an incredible monument to creative diversity, Tbilisi design hotel Stamba defines the cultural renaissance of its city...
The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.
Travel off-the-beaten-track in Tunisia and explore the abandoned resorts on Djerba Island. Now deserted, Tunisia's coastline has several abandoned hotels.
Vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows adorn these restored and reimagined structures
“All is as if the world did cease to exist. The city's monuments go unseen, its past unheard, and its culture slowly fading in the dismal sea.” —Nathan Reese Maher
Abandoned sites offer explorers a numinous mix of history, mortality and a sense of the passage of time
Learn the haunting backstories.
Members of the Abandoned Beauties Facebook page share photos of the world's most magnificent abandoned buildings,
Exploring the Bay of Abandoned Hotel in Kupari on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. It's one of the Balkans most accssible urbex locations, but for how long?
The abadoned Hotel Monte Palace in the Azores Island of San Miguel is an urban explorer's paradise. Complete guide with pictures, travel tips and more.
Construction has begun on the Songjiang Shimao Hotel, located in an abandoned Chinese quarry.
The must-read guide to exploring an abandoned hotel in the Azores. All about the Monte Palace, an incredible abandoned building near Sete Cidades.
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Photographer Matt Emmett has made a name for himself by pushing the boundaries to capture epic imagery of Europe’s most forgotten ruins
Stretching for over three miles along the white sandy beach on Germany's Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, lies the world’s biggest hotel wit...
One urban explorer has spent two years travelling hundreds of miles in seven countries to document beautiful but abandoned buildings in Europe.
From decaying Detroit to an eerily empty island in Japan, we seem fascinated by abandoned and derelict sites
