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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

4.2 billion people live in cities worldwide. That's more than half of the population. By 2050, it's projected that more than two-thirds of us will reside in urban areas.

But denser doesn't mean better. This environment can pose a lot of challenges, including noise and air pollution, lack of green spaces, and inadequate transport. And there's a photography subreddit that documents them.

It's called 'Urban Hell' and the people running it say it's dedicated to "all the hideous places human beings built or inhabit." They invite us to go there for aesthetic appreciation of the darker side of the cities, towns, and villages in our world, promising rural and suburban curses as well. So let's do that and take a look at the pictures that have recently popped up within the subreddit.

For more, check out Bored Panda's earlier articles on it here and here.

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#1

The Before And The After Of My Hometown, Hungary

Side-by-side urban hell comparison showing a vibrant garden replaced by a bleak, empty city square in a dystopian setting.

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    Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Crowded urban area showing people walking over a bridge above a large dump of trash in an urban hell environment.

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    #3

    This Is The Most Apocalyptic Image Of Modern Cairo, Egypt, I Have Ever Seen Anyone Take

    Dense urban hell scene with crowded high-rise buildings under a hazy sunset, evoking a dystopian cityscape.

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    #4

    One Of My Most Hated Buildings Finally Got Destroyed And Replaced By Something Beautiful

    Urban hell transformation showing a bleak, dystopian building replaced by a vibrant, restored historic structure with a tram.

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    #5

    Welcome To Texas

    Rows of identical suburban houses lining a wide street, illustrating urban hell landscapes in a dystopian setting.

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    #6

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Aerial view of densely packed desert suburban neighborhood illustrating urban hell in a dystopian real-life setting.

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    #7

    There's Cities, There's Metropolises, And Then There's Tokyo

    A sprawling urban hellscape with dense buildings, bridges, and rivers, resembling a dystopian city from above.

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    #8

    50 Lane Traffic Jam - China

    Massive traffic jam at toll plaza showing urban hell dystopian scene with countless cars stuck in heavy congestion.

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    #9

    (Oc) Hebron’s Multi-Story Borders: Ground-Level Palestinians Construct Fences Above Their Streets To Protect Themselves From Upper-Story Israeli Settlers Who Throw Trash, Furniture, And Rocks Down On Them

    Urban hell scene showing rundown buildings, metal framework ceiling, parked cars, and people in a narrow street walkway.

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    #10

    Concrete Canyon In Manhattan

    Busy city street with traffic and tall buildings, showcasing an example of urban hell in a dystopian cityscape.

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    #11

    18000 People In A Single Building. (Saint Petersburg, Russia)

    Aerial view of large, dense apartment complex showing urban hell with crowded, monotonous buildings and limited open space.

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    #12

    Lagos, Nigeria - The Overcrowding Is Terrible

    Crowded urban scene with heavy traffic and dense pedestrian congestion, illustrating examples of urban hell in a dystopian setting.

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    #13

    Egypt, What Is Wrong With You?

    Dystopian urban hell scene showing poorly maintained city areas with congested traffic and empty roads.

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    #14

    Newly Built Housing. Samara, Russia

    Tall, gray residential building with many windows, traffic lights, and street signs depicting urban hell in a dystopian cityscape.

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    Saint Petersburg, Russia

    Massive, uniform apartment complex under construction depicting urban hell and dystopian cityscape in real life.

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    #16

    New Residential Block In Malaysia

    Massive residential building under construction with cranes towering over crowded urban hell parking lot and surrounding area.

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    #17

    View From The Bathroom Window, Belgrade

    Dark urban building interior with small windows and dim lighting, illustrating urban hell in a dystopian real-life setting.

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    #18

    Why Does Delhi Looks So Dystopian

    Two people in a small boat on a river with urban buildings and power lines in the background showing urban hell scene.

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    #19

    Infinite Amount Of Concrete…

    Dense urban hell cityscape at night with numerous high-rise buildings and illuminated streets resembling a dystopian scene

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    #20

    "Ocean Access" + Suburbs In Florida

    Aerial view of dense urban area showing grid-like streets and waterways, illustrating examples of urban hell environments.

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    #21

    It's Hard To Capture In Two Photos, But Here Is A Brand New KFC Sat In The Middle Of Cleared Rainforest In Malaysia, Ready For A Development To Be Built Around It

    KFC fast food restaurant isolated in an empty urban area, illustrating urban hell with dystopian surroundings.

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    #22

    Trying To Cross The Street? Bummer. The Street Is Only For Cars. Tehran

    People struggling to pass through awkwardly placed urban hell street barriers on a busy city sidewalk.

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    #23

    A Lovely Day For A Picnic...

    Group having a picnic in grassy area near large industrial complex showing urban hell in dystopian cityscape.

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    #24

    Each Of Those Houses With A Garden Are £1+ Million. The Grass In All Gardens Is Astroturf

    Rows of identical townhouses with high wooden fences create a dense urban hell scene resembling a dystopian environment.

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    #25

    Vorkuta, Russia. The Coldest City In Europe (Lowest Temperature Ever Recorded At -52 C)

    Abandoned buildings covered in snow depicting urban hell in a dystopian, frozen cityscape with a smoky industrial plant.

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    #26

    Jakarta's Chinatown 1940s vs. Now

    Urban hell contrast showing a busy 1940s street scene with horse-drawn carts and a modern 2018 cityscape with traffic and construction.

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    #27

    No Need To Worry, Elite Architects Were At Work Here

    Dilapidated urban apartment block with satellite dishes and air conditioners showing signs of urban hell conditions.

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    #28

    Advertisement On A Commercial Building, South Korea

    Dense urban buildings covered with numerous colorful signs create an overwhelming urban hell scene in a city street.

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    #29

    One Of The Worst Traffic And Pollution In The World. Tehran, Iran

    Heavy traffic jam on urban highway with numerous cars stuck during cloudy evening in an urban hell setting.

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    #30

    I Just Want To Get To The Other Side Of The Highway Man

    Satellite view of urban area highlighting a walking route through examples of urban hell with dystopian cityscape features.

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    #31

    A Spiral Parking Lot Somewhere In Chongqing, China

    Cars tightly packed on a circular elevated road surrounded by crowded residential buildings in an urban hell dystopian scene.

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    #32

    Duisburg, Also Known As The Ugliest City In Germany

    Narrow urban street with parked cars and industrial factory structure creating a dystopian urban hell atmosphere.

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    #33

    The Entrance To A Shopping Mall That Is Still Alive And Well, Despite The Visual Evidence To The Contrary

    Abandoned urban building with peeling paint, cracked pavement, and metal fire escape ladder under a gloomy sky.

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    #34

    One More Lane Will Solve This. Cairo

    Heavy traffic congestion on multi-level highways in an urban hell setting with dense buildings surrounding the area.

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    #35

    An Apartment In Istanbul Is Attached To Another Building

    Partially constructed building dangerously attached to occupied urban apartments, showcasing real examples of urban hell conditions.

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    #36

    Abu Eir, Alexandria, Egypt

    Waves crashing against buildings in an urban setting, illustrating urban hell with flooding and decaying infrastructure.

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    White And Beige Nebraska *oc

    Multiple cars parked tightly on residential driveways in an urban setting illustrating examples of urban hell.




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