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I have spent almost the last decade traveling around Europe photographing some of its most interesting and visually impressive abandoned locations. From rusting industrial remnants in Belgium, abandoned farmhouses in Iceland to crumbling villas and hospitals in northern Italy, they have all stunned me at the sheer beauty of these places left to rot.

This is part 1 of a series of posts featuring some of my favorite locations.

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Patient Records Storage, Italian Hospital

Patient Records Storage, Italian Hospital

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    Abandoned Chateau Interior, Belgium

    Abandoned Chateau Interior, Belgium

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    Catherine Hankinson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be taking one of those chairs with me to fix up.

    Ayame
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ,Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.' That's the code of conduct we urbexers follow so other people can enjoy the beauty, too.

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    averageperson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine how beautiful that once was. I would've lived there.

    Why?
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was one hell of a party last night!

    I H
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad picture- can't believe nobody takes care about such beautiful locations...

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    Vast Power Station Interior, Hungary

    Vast Power Station Interior, Hungary

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    Ash Tree
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can picture this as a movie set for Star Wars or something like that

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    Derelict Train Yard, Hungary

    Derelict Train Yard, Hungary

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    Abandoned Factory Alleyway, United Kingdom

    Abandoned Factory Alleyway, United Kingdom

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    Jayne Kyra
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is giving me major Dishonored vibes. Especially Death of the Outsider.

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    Derelict Music Room In An Old Abandoned House, United Kingdom

    Derelict Music Room In An Old Abandoned House, United Kingdom

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    Maria Hermida
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who can leave a piano behind? I would like to know the story behind this image, but it may be very sad. For some reason it reminds me of a story I read some weeks ago in the newspaper. A journalist in Madrid lived in a flat and he loved a balcony across the road because it looked like a jungle, full of beautiful plants. One day, a couple of months ago, he saw the plants had died. All of them. He asked some people, and a neighbour told him the story: an elderly couple lived there, and they loved plants. Both died of coronavirus at the beginning of the pandemic. They didnt have anybody else. Their plants died too. It's very sad. They would have loved to know somebody would look after their plants after they died. We all would love to know somebody will "continue" our tasks after we have departed.

    I H
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad story. But I don't have kids and know nobody will continue my tasks. So I try manage a small "clean up" each year.

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    Why?
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The musician brought the house down.

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    Underground Reservoir Below A Public Space, London, United Kingdon

    Underground Reservoir Below A Public Space, London, United Kingdon

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    #8

    Abandoned Copper Mine Workings, Cyprus

    Abandoned Copper Mine Workings, Cyprus

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    Foinikas Village In Cyprus Was Abandoned When The Valley Was Flooded Due To The Construction Of A Dam

    Foinikas Village In Cyprus Was Abandoned When The Valley Was Flooded Due To The Construction Of A Dam

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    The First Floor Landing Inside An Abandoned Orphanage, United Kingdom

    The First Floor Landing Inside An Abandoned Orphanage, United Kingdom

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    Erdot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can basically see Credence Barebone between the railings.

    Anne
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems in ok shape.. someone fix this back up please!

    averageperson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is another place I would love to explore. It seems like it would be so interesting.

    Ella L
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is this place I wanna renovate it into a modern orphanage that is perfect for kids and will make them happy

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    Vast Cooling Tower, Belgium

    Vast Cooling Tower, Belgium

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    Soggy Crumpet
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uhhh.... Why is this abandoned? Did a disaster occur here?

    Anne
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the power plant was too old and taken out of commission. It will be all torn down, in time

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    Deep Shelter Below A Gold Course, United Kingdom

    Deep Shelter Below A Gold Course, United Kingdom

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    Dusty Attic Find, Belgium

    Dusty Attic Find, Belgium

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    Albert Mueller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful composition and color. Love to hang this in my office !

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    #14

    Abandoned House, Westfjords Region, Iceland

    Abandoned House, Westfjords Region, Iceland

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    #15

    Farm Kitchen, Luxembourg

    Farm Kitchen, Luxembourg

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    Demongrrrrl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure it's abandoned? That firewood looks freshly cut.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes very abandoned at the time, but since has been restored

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