When we call a place home, instead of a house, we’re ascribing a sort of positive emotion to it. But on the flip side, a windowless, empty house can evoke melancholy, sad, and even spooky emotions as our brains wonder why the people left in the first place. Mortgage costs are boring, it must be ghosts.
Kings Theater, New York Via 9 Photos of Abandoned Cities ... Brooklyn's Kings Theater was once one of the country's grandest movie theaters. Bar at Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel, Liberty Via 9 Photos of Abandoned Cities ... Can you see the people lined up at the bar, enjoying a drink, sharing stories, ...
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.
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.
Eerily beautiful abandoned places in the world include ghost towns in the US, old sanatoriums in Germany, and Soviet monuments in Bulgaria.
A collection of super cheap houses from around the U.S.. They might be haunted but I don't even care.
Water Wheel, Cordoba, Spain • Chateau Jbb, France • Rustic • Abandoned Church • Frozen in Time • More ...
Abandoned Palace, Portugal Jonnie Lynn Lace ©
Misty hills. Lonely forest roads. Plenty of vines, moss, and unkempt trees. And the cherry on top—a gorgeous abandoned building that radiates eeriness and grandeur in equal measure. That’s our dream home right there. Especially if the place looks haunted.
Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.
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.
Most people will probably pass by this decaying house in the French countryside. But what's inside will blow your mind!
AN UNDERGROUND street featuring wooden window frames dating back more than 200 years was discovered in North East England.
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.