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Welcome to the mysterious and captivating universe of my new series of photos: "The Echo of the Forgotten Sacred". Through this series of photos, I invite you to a unique journey through time and space, where beauty mingles with the melancholy of religious places once imbued with devotion and spirituality.

During my explorations, I had the chance to discover these forgotten jewels, majestic sanctuaries once animated by the fervor of believers. Today, these sacred buildings sit silently, imbued with a haunting aura that bears witness to the passage of time and history.

With my lens as my only companion, I immersed myself in these abandoned spaces, sometimes invaded by wild nature, sometimes sublimated by the play of light through the broken stained glass windows. Each shot that I present to you is a moment frozen in time, an open window on the soul of these places once filled with faith.

Between delicate ruins and decadent architecture, I captured the very essence of these abandoned places, revealing their melancholy beauty in striking contrasts. Each photo tells a story, that of a glorious past that continues to inspire admiration despite the veil of decline.

Welcome to my photographic universe.

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Synagogue In Romania

Synagogue In Romania

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Wallace Freeman
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do I suspect Nazis had something to do with its "beautification" and abandonment?

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    Chapel In France

    Chapel In France

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

    Love the Fleur de Lis in the tile work

    Catherine Maven
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why doesn't someone go into these place and save the beautiful artwork and woodwork?? :(

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    Church In Spain

    Church In Spain

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    Mausoleum In Romania

    Mausoleum In Romania

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    The Scout
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you count a mausoleum as "abandoned" as long as the people who are enterred there are still in place?

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    Church In Belgium

    Church In Belgium

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    Chapel In France

    Chapel In France

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

    I have suffered in this jail

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

    The bars in front of the entrance make this photo very serious, if not depressing. Powerful.

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    Orthodox Church In Romania

    Orthodox Church In Romania

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

    The murals and woodwork are beautiful

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    Church In Romania

    Church In Romania

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    Orthodox Church In Greece

    Orthodox Church In Greece

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

    *proud Greek* *not so about this... but proud*

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    Monastery In Portugal

    Monastery In Portugal

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    Church In France

    Church In France

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    The Scout
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not "abandoned" in the strict sense of the word, as it is still cared for, but not used any more. It is privately owned, but frequently broken into by photo enthusiasts as it is thought to be a "lost place". More information can be found at https://www.proj3ctm4yh3m.com/urbex/2016/11/20/permission-visit-et-church-france-february-2016/.

    Joanne Mendonza-Earle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!

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

    This shouldn't have been abandoned

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    Chapel In Sardinia

    Chapel In Sardinia

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    Armenian Church In Georgia

    Armenian Church In Georgia

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    Catherine Maven
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it was hit by an earthquake

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    Orthodox Church In Romania

    Orthodox Church In Romania

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    Church In Romania

    Church In Romania

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    E Paul
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those head stones are a lot newer than I thought they'd be. Looks like the big one in front is for a husband and wife from 1987

    Robert Trebor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The graveyard is likely still in use by the community even though the church is redundant.

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    Church In Belgium

    Church In Belgium

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    The Scout
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "Chapelle de Mineurs" in northern belgium (https://www.obsidianurbexphotography.com/religious/chapelle-des-mineurs/). Due to its form , especially the front window, it has been nicknamed the "Star Trek Chapel".

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

    Have the chairs been arranged for the photo?

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    Church In Belgium

    Church In Belgium

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    Church In Italy

    Church In Italy

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    Robert Trebor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder it's disused. People were getting rained on during the services.

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    Church In Romania

    Church In Romania

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    Church In Belgium

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    Orthodox Church In Greece

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    Church In Italy

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    Church In Romania

    Church In Romania

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    catmom3
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does not look good for churches in Romania.

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    Church In Spain

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    Chapel In France

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    Church In France

    Church In France

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    E Paul
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a tacky/horrible color, especially for a church

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    Church In Spain

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    Orthodox Church In Greece

    Orthodox Church In Greece

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    Apple Jakes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the cameras perspective true in this picture?

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    Church In Romania

    Church In Romania

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    Chapel In Portugal

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    Orthodox Church In Cyprus

    Orthodox Church In Cyprus

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

    It looks like the big city is taking over😥