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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.
The ‘Abandoned World’ Facebook page captures this particular mood very well. The social media project celebrates beautiful abandoned buildings in all their decaying glory, and it shows us just how different everything looks when there’s not a soul (well, all right, not singlehuman being) around. Check out the best pics, remember to upvote your fave ones, and let us know in the comments which of these buildings you’d love to live in the most.
Before we dive deep into all the beautiful photos, let’s get one thing clear, Pandas. Going into abandoned buildings can be illegal. But above everything else: it can be incredibly dangerous. Prioritize your health and safety, always be prepared, never ever go alone, and don’t take any dumb risks. Adventuring is cool; getting stuck under rubble isn’t.
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#1
The Beautiful Tree Transforming This Abandoned Place Into A Secret Garden, Ireland
Whitefox 3 years ago
Wow, an ancient yew tree!! This is Muckross Abbey in Killarney. "Take the yew that grows in the cloisters of Muckross Abbey near Killarney. It’s always assumed that the tree was planted by the Franciscans when they built the abbey in 1448, giving it an age of over 550 years. It’s much more likely the abbey was built around a tree that was already mature and well-established, making this tree a lot older. There’s plenty of evidence that in earlier times ecclesiastical sites were chosen on the basis that an old yew tree grew there." https://treeweaver59.home.blog/2020/07/11/the-yew-at-muckross-abbey-killarney/
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Stairway To Heaven, The Ancient Inca Trail That Leads To Machu Picchu In Peru
#3
Polar Bears At An Abandoned Soviet Weather Station On Kolyuchin Island, Dmitry Kokh
Pandamonium 3 years ago (edited)
Surprised the camera man got that close. Brave or foolish, you decide. Edit: I didn't even think about it being photographed from a distance. I'm a bit dense; I apologize.
The ‘Abandoned World’ project has 336k followers, and it’s clear why they’re so popular: the photos they share are absolutely stunning. Whether or not you’re a huge fan of the whole Dark Academia aesthetic like we are, you can’t deny that the pictures practically ooze a spooky atmosphere.
For a moment, they transport us someplace else. A place where we’re seriously considering whether we could fix the place up and live in our dream home. Are the ghosts included in the price or do we have to pay extra for ‘em?
#4
An Abandoned House In Chicago Was Built In 1888
#5
Wreck Of The Ten Sails. Shipwreck Event Occurred Off The East End Of Grand Cayman On 8 February 1794
Luke ROBINSON 3 years ago
Is it just me or does that look like something that would be in peter pan
#6
Abandoned Dunalastair Castle, Scotland
Besides that burning desire to move in right away, we’re also confronted by a huge urge to explore these places. They look fantastic from the outside, but our curiosity wants us to take a step inside and see what secrets we might uncover.
Playing Dungeons & Dragons satisfies most of our adventuring needs, but there also comes a time when you just really want to explore a castle like a real-life hero. That’s where urban exploration comes into play. Also known as urbex or UE, the name pretty much says it all: you explore abandoned urban places. It can be super illegal (depending on the country and the particular building) and very dangerous, so you’ve got to be aware of a few things.
#7
Framed With Trees, The Door Of This Medieval Sanctuary Looks Like A Portal To A Mythical Realm. St Edward's Church, Stow-On-The-Wold (England)
#8
Nature Taking Over
#9
Marton Mogyorosy Lake Iseo, Italy!
Toni Epple 3 years ago (edited)
This is Isola di Loreto in Lake Iseo, it's beautiful, but not abandoned. https://www.visitmonteisola.it/en/cosa-fare-lago-iseo-monte-isola/islet-of-loreto/
Look, the fact of the matter is that you have to respect the law. You might be trespassing on someone else’s property, even if that property might be overgrown, crumbling, and nobody’s taken care of it for decades and decades. Be aware that you might have to deal with law enforcement. Stay polite. Be respectful. Apologize. Understand that they’re worried about your safety as well.
#10
The Bridge To Roslin Castle. Midlothian, Scotland
#11
An 800-Year-Old Church In Borgund, Norway, Made Entirely From Wood Without A Single Nail
Borgund Stave Church was built sometime between 1180 and 1250 AD with later additions and restorations. Its walls are formed by vertical wooden boards, or staves, hence the name "stave church"
The church is part of the Borgund parish in the Indre Sogn deanery in the Diocese of Bjørgvin. No longer regularly used for church functions, it is now a museum run by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments
#12
The Entrance Gate To An Abandoned Mansion In Poland
‘Jetset Times’ suggests getting the right gear. Start off by getting some proper footwear. You’ll encounter a lot of dirty, filthy, mucky places, so get yourself some sturdy, waterproof shoes. Abandoned places are, obviously, abandoned, so you’ll need light as well. Bring a spare flashlight and some extra batteries just in case.
#13
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe Located On The East Coast Of Caithness, Scotland
#14
A 14th Century Abandoned Castle In Scotland
Pandamonium 3 years ago
I can just imagine the silence here; nothing but the sound of the water. Must be amazing.
#15
The Incline, Manitou Springs, Colorado!
Meanwhile, be sure that you’re never exploring these spots alone. Have at least one person go on the adventure with you. That way, you can help each other or call for help if one of you gets injured. What’s more, when you’ve got someone else besides you, they can help you avoid any potentially risky areas. Two sets of eyes really are better than just one.
#16
Abandoned Through The Years
#17
The Most Isolated Lighthouse In The World, Þrídrangaviti Lighthouse, Perched Atop A Rock Pillar In The Westman Islands, Off The Coast Of Iceland
Sits about forty meters above the raging Atlantic Ocean, was built in 1939
#18
Drain Pipe In The Castle Of Pierrefonds In France
You can expect a lot of creaky, rotten floors, as well as unstable walls, and broken windows inside, as you’re walking, crawling, and squeezing through tight fits during your exploration. It’s worth repeating: your safety is paramount. Don’t take silly risks when don’t need to. Look for alternative paths. When in doubt, take the safest route. You’re one bad step away from turning your urban adventure into an urban nightmare, so stay focused.
#19
Found In India, 5000 Years Old, Made From A Single Rock
#20
Palmenti Of Pietragalla, Small Caves In Italy Which Were Used For Processing And Fermentation Of Grapes
Pandamonium 3 years ago (edited)
Could you imagine living here and having someone mow the grass above your house? The noise! 😣 Edit: Formerly used for fermenting grapes, got it. I really need to read the caption before commenting sometimes lmao.
#21
Castello Di Sammezzano, Italy
Meanwhile, the ‘Killer Urbex’ site urges new explorers to start off by doing their research about the building. Find out when it was abandoned, what the general layout and state of the place is like. The better prepared you are in advance, the more dangers you can avoid. Part of your research will undoubtedly be to take a good long read through your local area’s trespassing laws.
#22
A Roman Mosaic Floor Has Been Discovered Under A Vineyard In Northern Italy After Decades Of Searching
Karen Grace 3 years ago
I wonder how big of an area it covers. Looks like being buried like that has helped preserve it. It's beautiful.
#23
Monastery Sumela, Turkey
#24
Abandoned Castle
Though many of us might be raring to run off and explore pretty much every forlorn and God-forsaken place we can get our gloved hands on (remember to pack a pair of really thick gloves, Pandas), beginners really ought to take it slow and steady.
#25
The Real Dracula's Castle Abandoned, Romania Photo Taken In 1920s
#26
A Forgotten Masterpiece In An Abandoned Mansion
#27
Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
This photo doesn’t do it justice, I’ve painted this for art class and it’s lovely.
Start your urbex journey by going to some (perhaps haunted) residences or warehouses, instead of (most definitely haunted) mines and sewers. Build up your experience bit by bit. Don’t try to run before you can even crawl. And even then—safety first!
Aside from your gloves, boots, flashlights, and batteries, you should also bring some water, a first-aid kit, a fully-charged cellphone, as well as a respirator (to keep the asbestos, mold, and dust out of your lungs).
#28
Abandoned Viking Tunnel, Höfn Iceland
#29
Ballymarkahan Castle In County Clare, Ireland
Cuppa tea? 3 years ago
Ireland is dotted with abandoned castles and church ruins. There is one almost every 20 minutes of drive away from previous.
#30
Beautiful Abandoned Miners' Cottages In A Disused Slate Quarry In Snowdonia, North Wales
The quarry closed in 1969 due to industry decline and because 170-years of working the site resulted in waste tips sliding into the main pit workings
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
Note that not one roof has slate on it, no doubt stripped by the locals and sold on x
Let someone you trust know where you (and your friend!) will be going… and learn to trust your gut. If you feel like something’s way too risky or doesn’t look right, take a step back, regroup, and consider cutting the outing short. Heck, even if you don’t go inside, you can snap some truly gorgeous photos of the exterior. Photos definitely worth sharing!
#31
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#32
Abandoned Castle In Belgium!
Darren Fusellier 3 years ago
Abandoned!!! If that's the case, I'll take it, that place is epic, I want a castle dammit
#33
Stone House In Portugal
#34
Carleton Island Villa Is An Abandoned Mansion Located On Carleton Island, In Upstate New York
It was built by architect William Miller in 1894 for William O. Wyckoff, who made his fortune helping the Remington Arms Company develop a typewriter
#35
The Medieval Eltz Castle Located In Wierschem, Germany, Has Been Owned And Occupied By The Same Family For Over 850 Years
33 generations to be exact
#36
Abandoned
#37
What E Creepy House
#38
Scotland
#39
Solomon Islands
Amanda Rose 3 years ago (edited)
World Discoverer - A cruise ship that struck a underwater object and then was intentionally sunk in 2000 due to the extensive damage.
#40
A 900-Year-Old Church Still Standing In Ireland
#41
Abandoned Chateau
Pandamonium 3 years ago
Could you imagine the view of this at night with the fog rolling behind it? Spooky! 😱
#42
Rocca Calascio, L'aquila, Italy
Rocca Calascio is one of the most beautiful fortresses in the world according to the prestigious international magazine National Geographic.
The fortress of Rocca Calascio, located at 1460 meters above sea level, is among the highest fortifications in Italy and dominates the Tirino valley and the Navelli plain from this height. Its system was exclusively for military use and is characterized by the ability with which it manages to merge with the impervious surrounding area, from which it is not conditioned at all; it is evident that his is an absolutely favorable position from a defensive point of view. The structure, in very white stone, has a square plan: at the corners it has four cylindrical towers considerably sloping and a square keep in the center, which constitutes the innermost military defense body of the castle.
#43
Abandoned Hashima Island, Japan
Amanda Rose 3 years ago
Forced labor island (coal mining, if I remember correctly). Used heavily during WWII.
#44
Volkswagen Graveyard
PickleRick 3 years ago
That's a shame. I hope someone plucked a few of these for restorations.
#45
A Throne Carved Into A Tree Trunk In Kendal, England
Robert T 3 years ago (edited)
The carvings supposedly relate to the Parr family (Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII's wives, lived in Kendal). The sculpture is in a park just below the castle, at the top of the appropriately named Parr Street. Ironically the castle is an abandoned ruin that should feature in this list. The sculture looks like it was done around 2012. Here is the article from the local paper: https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/9565017.andy-is-king-of-the-wood-carvers-sculpting-his-talent-at-kendals-fletcher-park/
#46
Abandoned Beach House In North Carolina
#47
Sintra
#48
Estonia, Former Rummu Prison
#49
Abandoned Castle
Mattie Robert 3 years ago
This one is in France, near Bordeaux. It's been nicknamed Château Bidet for the number of bathroom appliances found inside
#50
The Airlie Monument Stands 65 Feet Tall On Tulloch Hill In Angus, Scotland
#51
The Road To Hell In The Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico!
#52
One's Own Abandoned Island
#53
Abandoned House In USA
#54
A Mossy Reflecting Pool On An Abandoned Estate In Florida
#55
Railroad Leading To Heaven
#57
Would You Go Inside?
#58
In England It Is Called The Church Of Stones
Darren Fusellier 3 years ago
Erm no it isn't, it's called 'the little chapel' and is in Guernsey Channel Islands, I know this because it's about a mile away from me! It's owned by French monks but is managed by a trust here on Guernsey.
#59
Abandoned Mill In The Valley Of The Mills In Sorrento, Italy
Ekaterina S 3 years ago
Been there! It can be seen from above a road which is directly at the cliff.
#60
Castle In Poland
#61
Abandoned Appartment During The Outbreak Of World War II In Paris, France
#62
Most Breathtaking Forgotten Place
#63
The Abandoned Swinger’s Tiki Palace In Chattanooga, Tennessee
#64
Savoie Castle, France
#65
Abandoned Mine In San Juan Mountains, Colorado
#66
Machu Picchu Inca Path, Death Stairs, Peru
#67
Burg Grimmenstein, Austria
The castle is located in the Pittental on the south-eastern slope of the Kulmriegels in the market town of Grimmenstein at an altitude of 660 m above sea level. A. and about 100 meters below the Kulmriegel summit on a rock. It is one of the three previous dam systems on the Kulmriegel, overlooking the Pittental. Like the other two barrier systems, it was left to lapse due to the roof tax and largely removed as building material. In the 1960s there was a repair and partial reconstruction in the neo-romantic style using the walls that still existed as ruins
#68
An Abandoned House Located In France
Stoopham McFernybabes 3 years ago
I’m not architecture expert, but that looks unusual for France.
#69
Big Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario. Towed Here Damaged And Later Sank In 1885
#70
Simply Stunning!!!
Bad Alchemy 3 years ago
This is apparently an Art Nouveau Building in either the New Helmiya district or the Zamalek area of Cairo, Egypt. Posted on multiple Pintrest and Twitter accounts with differing information.
#71
Creepy Or Cool?
#73
Dean Village, Edinburgh, Scotland
#75
This Is The Walker Family Cabin In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Walker family lived here before there was a national park. These are the last two Walker sisters who actually lived here. The last sister died in 1966. The black and white picture was taken about 1960, when the cabin looked the same as 150 years ago. The cabin is now a tourist destination that includes some of the original furniture and tools
#76
Castle Kranichfeld
The palace complex originated from a medieval castle to protect trade routes through the Ilm Valley. Today, it still reflects the division into outer and main courtyards. Surrounded by a ring wall, which is still partially preserved, it still contains a palace and the ruins of a fortress. Their residential building is of Romanesque origin and was rebuilt in the 16th century. The 27 m high fortress, also known as the "Fat Tower", has been available as an observation tower since 2002
#77
Look At These Gigantic Steps. Who Were They Built For?
#78
The Oldest House In France. It's Found In Aveyron, It's 700 Years Old, It Was Built In The 13th Century
gerard julien 3 years ago
"Maison de Jeanne or House of Joan is a late 15th century house in Sévérac-le-Château, Aveyron, France. The building was dated after 1478 and is presumed to be the oldest half-timbered house in the department of the Aveyron. In 2019, repairs and renovations on the building began."
#79
Abandoned Philadelphia
#80
Abandoned Tree House Redmond Washington D.c
Bad Alchemy 3 years ago
Um, that's Redmond, Washington state (not in DC). Located at NE 73rd Way, off 148th Avenue NE, next to the Grass Lawn Community Park.
#81
Abandoned
Marguerite Janiszyn 3 years ago
Bannerman Castle in NY. This was used as an armory. https://bannermancastle.org
#82
Abandoned Power Plant In New Orleans, Louisiana
#83
Abandoned House In USA
Happy Blue Panda 3 years ago
Looks like a house out of a Faulkner novel. Very American Gothic.
#84
Beautiful Bedroom In An Abandoned Mansion
#85
A Part Of Italy
#86
Abandoned Stagecoach Found In Colorado Mountains Outside Boulder
#87
Abandoned Hotel - 2019
#88
Abandoned
Amy Blasdell 3 years ago
This one don't look abandoned I mean the grass need to be cut but it looks like on the left side there is 2×4s so
#89
Valderrobres - Aragon, Spain
#90
He Minister's Tree House Also Known As The World's Largest Tree House Located In Crossville, Tennessee
Marguerite Janiszyn 3 years ago
This was destroyed by a fire in 2019. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ministers-tree-house
#91
Abandoned Virginia Plantation Estate
#92
Abandoned Telephone Cabin
#93
A Man Left His Bike Chained To A Tree When He Left For Wwi In 1914 And He Never Came Back For It
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
No. The picture is real but the backstory is false. It wasn't left there by a WW1 soldier. I mean come on, for one thing it's blatantly obvious that this is a kid's bike. It was left there by some kid who didn't want it and that's as dramatic as it gets.
#94
Abandoned In North Carolina
#96
The Stunning Clock Castle Located In Italy,abandoned For More Than 20 Years
#97
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Near The Smokey Mountains
#98
This Medieval House, Located In The French Village Of Argentan, Built In 1509
#99
Abandoned Village In Korea
Jessica Prince 3 years ago
I'm frustrated when the photos aren't real. This is Naganeupseong Folk Village in South Korea, with a lovely photoshop of trees above the buildings.
#100
Abandoned Stairs
#101
Abandoned Chateau. Location: South France
#102
Carleton Island Villa Is An Abandoned Mansion Located On Carleton Island, In Upstate New York
It was built by architect William Miller in 1894 for William O. Wyckoff, who made his fortune helping the Remington Arms Company develop a typewriter
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SewingStaffy 3 years ago
This whole post is ridiculous. Half of them aren't abandoned while at least a quarter are photoshopped. Bored Panda going downhill
Maik Unshelm 3 years ago (edited)
Came here to write the exact same thing. I would add BADLY photoshopped.
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Laugh or not 3 years ago
A good chunk of those are either photoshopped, clearly just old but not abandoned, not used as living places but visited by tourists.
2WheelTravlr 3 years ago
These were all stolen from original artists' sites and pages, then some random romantic title was added that typically has nothing at all to do with the actual image. Some are actual places, but not the ones listed. Others are artwork which they're trying to pass off as real places. Ridiculous post.
SewingStaffy 3 years ago
This whole post is ridiculous. Half of them aren't abandoned while at least a quarter are photoshopped. Bored Panda going downhill
Maik Unshelm 3 years ago (edited)
Came here to write the exact same thing. I would add BADLY photoshopped.
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 3 years ago
A good chunk of those are either photoshopped, clearly just old but not abandoned, not used as living places but visited by tourists.
2WheelTravlr 3 years ago
These were all stolen from original artists' sites and pages, then some random romantic title was added that typically has nothing at all to do with the actual image. Some are actual places, but not the ones listed. Others are artwork which they're trying to pass off as real places. Ridiculous post.
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