20 of the world’s most stunning abandoned locations

Learn about the fascination of abandoned locations that mesmerize with their unsettling charm and breathtaking beauty. These 20 extraordinary locales, which range from desolate islands to abandoned castles, retain an allure that is hard to ignore and leaves a lasting effect. This article explores the world’s most beautiful abandoned locations, exhibiting their original histories and alluring allure. We welcome your participation as we go back in time.

#1 Krakow, Italy

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This medieval village was abandoned after a landslide in the 1960s.

#2 Saint Nicholas Church

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This church was abandoned in Russia in the 1990s after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

#3 Gougi Island

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This Japanese island was abandoned after a nuclear disaster in the 1950s.

#4 Miranda Castle

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This castle in Portugal was abandoned in the 19th century.

#5 Ross Island

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This island in India was abandoned in the 20th century due to an outbreak of cholera.

#6 Six Flags in New Orleans

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This amusement park in Louisiana was abandoned in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

#7 Scotland’s Hirta

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This Scottish island was abandoned in the 1930s due to poverty.

#8 Florida Dome Homes

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These homes in Florida were abandoned due to the real estate market crash in the 1980s.

#9 Neujahrstag, Nevada

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This town in Nevada was abandoned after a mine closed in the 1960s.

#10 Kolmanskop, Namibia

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This ghost town in Namibia was abandoned in the early 20th century after the diamond boom.

#11 Kilchurn Castle

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This castle in Scotland was abandoned in the 17th century.

#12 Kayakoy, Turkey

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This ghost town in Turkey was abandoned in the 1920s after a population exchange between Greece and Turkey.

#13 Floating Forest

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Located in Sydney, Australia, this forest is home to several abandoned ships.

#14 Lake Como Villa

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This villa in Italy was abandoned in the 19th century.

#15 Monastery of Allerheiligen

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This monastery in Germany was abandoned in the 19th century.

#16 Ta Prohm Temple

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This temple in Cambodia was abandoned in the 16th century.

#17 Fort Maunsell Military Sea

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These forts in England were abandoned in the 20th century.

#18 Dundas Castle

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This castle in Scotland was abandoned in the 18th century.

#19 Bodiam Castle

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This castle in England was abandoned in the 16th century.

#20 Methodist Church

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This church in the United States was abandoned in the 20th century.

These are just a few of the many abandoned places that can be found worldwide. These places provide a unique opportunity to look into the past and explore history and culture.