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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

If you’ve visited a mostly empty mall close to closing time or a hotel that is almost completely vacant, you no doubt have been struck with a feeling of creeping unease, possibly mixed with some deja vu. You would not be alone in this feeling, and the ubiquity of smartphones these days means that internet users are documenting all the places that unsettle them.

The obsession with liminal spaces is a bit hard to explain, but there is no denying that it’s very real. Various internet groups exist where people share images of unsettling, eerie, or strangely nostalgic places they have encountered. So be sure to upvote your favorites and comment on how they made you feel.

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One Last Look Back

Snow-covered road leading through dark, surreal liminal space with a distant city illuminated between mountains.

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    Abandoned Subways In Paris Are Bring Re-Purposed As Swimming Pools

    Indoor pool in a surreal liminal space with a curved white tiled tunnel and red benches along the walls.

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    #3

    I Took This Long Exposure Photo Of Wind Turbines, Felt Like It Fit Here

    Wind turbines on a hill with blades spinning, creating a surreal effect in this liminal spaces photograph.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been looking at this for a few minutes now, it looks like a Thunderbirds set. The shadows caused by the blades that are themselves nearly invisible make the sky look like a painted background.

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    #4

    Feels Like A Dream I've Had

    Tree-lined pathway by a lake creating surreal liminal spaces with shadows and light on a clear sunny day.

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    #5

    Perfect Forest

    Small white house in front of tall uniform trees creating a surreal liminal space in a quiet, strange landscape.

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    #6

    Oh

    Roadside sign with surreal message, evoking the eerie feeling of liminal spaces and forgotten memories in an isolated setting.

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    #7

    Saw This On Twitter, Where The Nambia Desert Meets The Ocean. Feels Surreal

    A surreal liminal space showing a narrow desert sand dune sharply meeting the ocean under a clear sky.

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    #8

    It Continues Forever

    Rows of streetlights and a full moon at dusk create a surreal scene of liminal spaces with eerie and empty surroundings.

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    #9

    Petrol Station After A Good Downpour

    Nighttime view of a brightly lit ESSO gas station reflecting perfectly, creating a surreal liminal space scene.

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    #10

    Dreaming Again?

    A winding dirt path leads to a strange liminal space covered in greenery against a blue sky with a large cloud.

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    #11

    “I Think I Have Wandered Too Far”

    Exxon gas station at night in a snowy, empty, surreal liminal space with bright blue lighting and tire tracks.

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    #12

    No One At Sight, No Sounds, Just The Wind

    Quiet suburban street with a motorcycle and houses under a sky showing surreal liminal space atmosphere.

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    #13

    Yesterday I Went To Windows Xp

    Green grassy hill under a bright blue sky with large clouds, capturing a surreal liminal space scene outdoors.

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    #14

    The Building Next To The Hotel Im Staying At

    Massive residential building with countless air conditioners creating a surreal liminal space scene.

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    This Is One Of The First Liminal Space Pictures I Made, Hope You Like It!

    Deserted and eerie liminal space corridor with a glowing sign reading You Are Not Safe in an empty, surreal setting.

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    #16

    A Very Uneasy Feeling

    Roller coaster structure shrouded in thick fog, creating a surreal and eerie liminal space atmosphere.

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    #17

    Warning

    A surreal liminal space showing a white fence on green grass with an ominous dark sky in the background.

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    #18

    Abandoned Nuclear Plant

    Foggy road with a lone tree creating eerie and surreal liminal spaces in a mysterious landscape at dawn.

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    #19

    You’ve Reached The End

    Empty road leading to a sealed tunnel at the base of a large rocky cliff, capturing a surreal liminal space scene.

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    #20

    Just The Two Of Us

    Remote house on a grassy cliff surrounded by ocean, showcasing surreal liminal spaces and strange isolated landscapes.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can rent this cottage to go puffin watching.

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    #21

    My Girlfriend Works In A Bingo Hall And Sent Me This

    Empty bingo hall with rows of red and blue seats and tables, showing surreal liminal spaces in public venues.

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    #22

    This Empty Beach Me & My Girlfriend Saw While Taking A Walk Last Night

    Rows of empty beach chairs and closed umbrellas on sand at night creating a surreal liminal space scene.

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    #23

    Forget

    A surreal liminal space featuring a broken wind turbine with bent blades under a cloudy sky.

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    #24

    This Was My Neighborhood Today

    A surreal liminal space showing empty residential buildings and a walkway under an intense orange sky.

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    #25

    Had No Idea A Part Of My School Looked Like This Until Last Night

    Reflection of empty white tiled bathroom with multiple soap dispensers creating an endless liminal space effect.

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    #26

    Only You

    Abandoned tall buildings at night with eerie lighting, showcasing a surreal liminal space atmosphere.

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    #27

    Chinese Ghost City Look Like A World Boarder Of A Game

    A surreal liminal space photo showing a row of identical high-rise buildings reflected in a calm body of water.

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    #28

    My Hometown Movie Theater

    Long empty hallway with colorful patterned carpet and walls, featuring surreal liminal spaces and checkerboard design sinks.

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    #29

    Road To The Unkown

    Desert highway stretching endlessly with barren land on both sides, capturing surreal liminal spaces atmosphere.

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    This Area In My School Courtyard Always Gives Me Such A Weird Feeling When I Walk Alone In It

    Empty outdoor corridor with two blue doors on a brick building, showcasing surreal liminal spaces in a strange setting.

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