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In these photo’s I’ve tried to capture the beauty in abandoned chapels and churches. Places like these can be very old carrying lots of history with them. The difference in architecture is great to see and I believe that each place tells it own story. Some of these places are actually destroyed or in renovation now. Taking a peek in a place like this and being able to share it is great to do. Chapels and churches are among my favourite abandoned places to visit because of the secrecy of what’s going on ‘behind’ the altar. I get to check every room and run into the most amazing things. Clothing, ancient books and tools used in services are just a few examples.
One place was harder to visit than the other. Some of these buildings were a walk in the park, everything was open and no-one was looking after it anymore. Others were harder. There is one place for example where I spent 45 minutes on a steep road in the Italian mountains trying to reach it. The road was covered with big holes and was in a very bad condition. At another place I wasn’t paying attention and I stepped into a wooden bar with a rusty nail in it. That hurt.
The photos have been taken in the past three years all around Europe. I find it very interesting to see how different countries have their own way of constructing these religious places. The architecture differs a lot which is fascinating.
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#1
Chapel In France - Now In Renovation
Final score:
89points
Alexandra Schafle 8 years ago
I think this one is my favorite. A beautiful shot of a beautiful place going back to nature...
Laura Lynn 8 years ago
A lot of beautiful churches that were damaged or destroyed during WWII were abandoned and never rebuilt because the parishioners couldn't come up with the funds to make the necessary repairs.
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John L 8 years ago
How anyone would even allow such a magnificent place to fall silent, is a direct reflection on the character and morality of France itself.
Alan G. 8 years ago
You do realize that this church is currently under restoration, right?
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#2
Church In Czech Republic
Final score:
60points
Len Cicio 8 years ago
Great for a horror movie scene. Very desolate and mysterious but also dramatic
Helen Katz 8 years ago
reminds me of the movie house of wax. just some wax people sitting there in those pews.
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Kirsten Lee 8 years ago
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#3
Synagogue In Romania
Final score:
55points
Alexandru Bucur 6 years ago
That is the Great Synagogue of Constanța, Romania, built originally in 1914 in the "Moorish" style. When I last saw it, it still had a roof.
#4
Church In France
Final score:
48points
Laura Lynn 8 years ago
This is absolutely drop dead Gorgeous! This has to be in a private home that is still in use or part of a conservative.
#5
Church In Belgium
Final score:
45points
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
It's really fascinating and a little eerie at the same time. In other words: Amazing shot!
#6
Church In Italy
Final score:
42points
#7
Church In Italy
Final score:
42points
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
I love the complexity in the markings and the very stable stones. It's the kind of ruins to keep in tact for future generations to see and educate in old architecture.
#8
Church In Germany
Final score:
37points
#9
Church In Italy
Final score:
32points
Marjorie M 8 years ago
Wow, our old churches here in the Philippines have similar floor plans as these churches in Europe!
Susann Campbell 8 years ago
Yes sweetie they do because the people who came with the plans came from Europe. That was such a sweet honest statement that you made. God bless you.
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#10
Little Room In A Church In Italy
Final score:
29points
Laura Lynn 8 years ago
This "little room" is a shrine to the saint that is in the coffin which is placed on the aulter. I can't tell what saint it is though.
Susann Campbell 8 years ago
Try to find the name of this little church shrine and you may have the answer.
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Church In France - Part Of A School
Final score:
23points
#12
Church In Italy
Final score:
22points
#14
Church In Italy
Final score:
17points
Katinka Min 8 years ago
John L, if you'd ever been to Italy you'd know how very religious Italians are and that the place is so chockfull of churches, you can't throw a stone without hitting one. There is no way to maintain them all.
#17
Small Chapel In France
Final score:
11points
#20
Church In Italy
Final score:
10points
Akrem Sakka 8 years ago
it's a perfect place to make a great photography, the lights are adorable
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Sarah Collas 8 years ago
It makes me sad to think about the people who put so much effort in this artwork, and now it's just crumbling and nobody cares
Suzanne Kammerer 8 years ago
I've seen photographs of abandoned churches in the U.S. and they all have graffiti everywhere. These churches look like they have gone to sleep peacefully for most part and some perhaps ruined from weather and war. Thanks so much for your energy and talent in creating these beautiful images.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Terrible to see such beautiful old architecture go to ruin. Such work of artisans is almost impossible to recreate.
Len Cicio 8 years ago
incredible architecture Roman that is timeless. Almost like it's frozen in some time zone or another dimension. You don't see anything like this anymore. Wonderful inspirations to do renderings. I'm a fine artist who loves architecture and you could take this and give it an abstract look with those wonderful patterns and perspective. thanks for sharing Roman! Stunning work
Kirsten Lee 8 years ago
I actually enjoy abandoned places thats when i get older and have a enough money I'm going to visit all of the abandoned places i can find because i love just how nature takes over so quickly hear the history behind the place and just enjoy every single thing about the place.
Alberto Curutchet 8 years ago
I find these ruins more beautiful (attractive, at least) than what the buildings could have been in their times.
Emily Black 8 years ago
It's very sad to see such beautiful places in disrepair, but I commend you for your efforts to capture their dying beauty! You have taken some wonderful photos, here.
Sarah Collas 8 years ago
It makes me sad to think about the people who put so much effort in this artwork, and now it's just crumbling and nobody cares
Suzanne Kammerer 8 years ago
I've seen photographs of abandoned churches in the U.S. and they all have graffiti everywhere. These churches look like they have gone to sleep peacefully for most part and some perhaps ruined from weather and war. Thanks so much for your energy and talent in creating these beautiful images.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Terrible to see such beautiful old architecture go to ruin. Such work of artisans is almost impossible to recreate.
Len Cicio 8 years ago
incredible architecture Roman that is timeless. Almost like it's frozen in some time zone or another dimension. You don't see anything like this anymore. Wonderful inspirations to do renderings. I'm a fine artist who loves architecture and you could take this and give it an abstract look with those wonderful patterns and perspective. thanks for sharing Roman! Stunning work
Kirsten Lee 8 years ago
I actually enjoy abandoned places thats when i get older and have a enough money I'm going to visit all of the abandoned places i can find because i love just how nature takes over so quickly hear the history behind the place and just enjoy every single thing about the place.
Alberto Curutchet 8 years ago
I find these ruins more beautiful (attractive, at least) than what the buildings could have been in their times.
Emily Black 8 years ago
It's very sad to see such beautiful places in disrepair, but I commend you for your efforts to capture their dying beauty! You have taken some wonderful photos, here.
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