The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and the Brandenburg Gate are wonderful monuments of culture and architecture, but, you see, there is a special charm in traveling to those places where tourists do not run into crazy crowds. Moreover, there are such underestimated corners even in those cities and countries that seem to be traveled far and wide.
We suggest going on a virtual excursion to several of these places. Perhaps the passion of a pioneer will wake up in you and you will radically change your plans for your next vacation?
Quinta de Regaleira Castle, included in the palace complex in the list World heritage UNESCO is one of the most romantic places in Portugal. The main riddle of Regaleira is a well that goes deep into the earth. The spiral gallery that runs around it has nine levels, each level has fifteen steps. These nine levels symbolize the nine circles of hell, the nine circles of purgatory and the nine circles of heaven described by Dante.
On the wall of the well, a shining triangle is a symbol of Freemasonry. Many believed that Regaleira Castle was used for Masonic meetings, but no documentary evidence of this was found.
Weisgerbergasse is a historic street in Nuremberg known for its stunning wrought-iron signs.
Procida is the smallest of the islands in the Gulf of Naples. It does not at all resemble its posh neighbors - the islands of Capri and Ischia. Until 1986, the island served as a prison for especially dangerous criminals, so crowds of holidaymakers bypassed it. Residents of Procida still lead a very patriarchal lifestyle: instead of converting all their houses into apartments for rent, they still prefer to grow lemons in old gardens and fish in rocky bays.
Coconut is the largest uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, located 600 kilometers from west coast Costa Rica. It is known for the fact that, according to popular legends, the largest treasure is hidden on it, which has not yet been discovered by anyone. This island is also a paradise for divers thanks to its rich underwater fauna.
By itself, the town of Blagai does not represent anything, it is rather just a village. But next to it is the source of the Buna River, it is very picturesque. This beautiful place was chosen by wandering Muslim monks - dervishes. In the 16th century, a "tekia" (from the Turkish "tekke"), a monastery of dervishes, was erected here. Of course, it did not retain its original appearance, but the current building is also not so new - it was built in the middle of the 19th century.
Getting to Illokkortoormiut is as difficult as pronouncing its name: only once a week from the capital of Iceland by plane to Greenland, and then by helicopter or boat to the town itself. But it's worth it: this colorful small city located on the longest ice river system in the world.
Even in antiquity, this place was used by the Carthaginians, and then by the Romans as the main harbor of Malta. In 1565, when Ottoman Turkey attempted to seize the island, Marsaxlokk had an anchorage for the Turkish fleet.
Now the local population earns mainly from fishing. One of the attractions of the town is the brightly decorated boats of the townspeople (luzu).
Hallstatt is a medieval village with a population of less than 1,000. Its main attraction is the salt mines, the oldest in Europe, the development of which has been going on for three thousand years. Information about the village appears in written sources since 1311. Almost no data has been preserved about the medieval history of Hallstatt due to its remoteness from the means of communication.
This ring-shaped island, difficult to reach for tourists, has become a haven from storms and icebergs for many creatures, including thousands of penguins. If you want to escape the cold, know that the island is active volcano and is teeming with hot springs.
Located in Polignano's Cave on Mare Beach, Grotta Palazzese is one of the most amazing dining options on the planet.
The magnificent Mont Aiguille mountain rises 2,000 meters above the French community of Chichillan. Mon Aeguy is known under the name "Inaccessible Mountain" - its slopes are equally steep from all sides. The summit was not conquered until 1492 and became the first mountain that people decided to climb just like that, out of pure curiosity. It is believed that with its conquest, mountaineering was born.
Nauru is tiny Island state with a population of less than 10,000 people. It is one of the least visited places in the world - simply because few people know about it. Nauru hides miles of pristine beaches and forests - so if you want to relax on paradise island, hurry up to buy a ticket there. Until other tourists came running by.
This 17th century temple sits on the edge of a cliff, almost 1,000 meters above the Paro Valley. Holy place was built to protect the cave in which Guru Padmasambhava, a Buddhist leader, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.
A well-preserved medieval town in northern Spain, Albarracín is famous for rock paintings in caves (important evidence of Levantine prehistoric art) and its Picaportes - unique doorknobs. Every door and handle in the city is unique and created by local craftsmen in accordance with ancient customs and technologies.
The hotel is so high in Alpine mountains that you can only get there on foot or by cable car... Therefore, the hotel is only available during the summer season and is open from April to October. Living conditions at the Aescher Hotel can be called Spartan. Several rooms can accommodate four people. The toilet, like the bathroom, is shared and is located on the floor, there is no shower at all. The hotel serves simple yet hearty food in the tradition of the people of the Swiss Alps. Guests come here in order to hike and walk in the picturesque mountainous area, visit natural caves, look into the museum of prehistoric finds.
Known as the Stairway to Heaven, this walking route runs through the highlands of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. 3992 steps rise to a height of 850 meters above sea level and offer a magical view of the island.
The lake is part of Thingvellir National Park. The islands on the lake are of volcanic origin. The faults around the lake show that at this point the tectonic plates of Europe and America are opposed to each other. Lucky divers can swim between the tectonic plates of the continents, each year moving 2 centimeters apart.
Chefchaouen is a small town located on the slopes of the Reef Mountains in northwestern Morocco. It was founded in 1471, and until 1920 only 3 foreigners visited it. Now the city is known primarily for its old part, almost all of the houses in which are painted in different shades of blue. The reason for this choice is religion. Apart from Muslims, Chefchaouen has long been home to a fairly large community of Sephardi Jews. They brought with them the belief that blue is the color of the brushes of the prayer blanket, the tallit.
This island is still practically untouched by man: a very small indigenous population and only 400 tourists admitted here annually. This restriction is intended to protect the unique landscape of Lord Howe, whose crystal-clear lagoon is home to a coral reef.
America is home to one of the craziest castles in the world, created solely by builder Jim Bishop. It is worth visiting for inspiration - and you can also get married here.
A little more than a hundred people permanently live in the village of Huacachina. According to local legend, the lake was created after a beautiful princess was taken by surprise by a young hunter while swimming in the pool. The girl managed to escape, and the pool turned into a lake. The folds of the fleeing princess's mantle became the dunes surrounding Huacachina, and she herself soon returned to the lake and still lives there as a mermaid.
Beautiful and deserted landscapes, wonderful places that seem idyllic, and sometimes even otherworldly, belonging to other worlds. Tired of people and tired of communication? Then you should watch our issue, in which we have collected a wide variety of landscape photos taken in the mountains, plains and deserts. One way or another, they are united by one thing - they are all not only incredibly picturesque, but also deserted.
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1. Steppes of Mongolia
Mongolia is home to no more than three million people, so today it is the country with the lowest population density (1.8 people / sq. Km). In its vast steppes, herds of animals can be found much more often than human settlements.
2. Sheksan Peak, Washington
Translated from the language of the Lummi Indians, "Sheksan" means " high mountain". Shexane is a whole mountain range crowned with the famous trihedral pyramid. Having the status of "the most high peak”, Sheksan is the most photographed point in the Cascade Mountains.
3. Fjords of Baffin Land
If you ever get the chance to visit this largest Canadian island, you will find incredible amount glaciers and a minimum of people. Winters are very harsh here, and even in summer there are often frosts. Therefore, the population of the island is small - only 11 thousand people.
4. Lake Crescent, Gobi Desert
Probably one of the most visited by tourists on this list is the Chinese Crescent Oasis in the Gobi Desert. This crescent-shaped lake is very popular with travelers. Due to natural reasons, the area of the desert lake is constantly decreasing, and there is even a risk of its complete disappearance.
5. Meteora Monastery, Greece
This extraordinary complex is one of the centers of Orthodox Christianity and one of the most unusual monasteries in the world. Built on sandstone cliffs on a plain in Thessaly, the monastery has a name that means "soaring in the sky."
6. Hallstatt, Austria
This small alpine town is home to less than a thousand people, but it is incredible beautiful views... Located in a remote mountainous area, Hallstatt is deservedly included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is interesting to note that in 2012 the Chinese company China Minmetals Corporation built a replica of it in Guangdong province.
7. Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, France
One of the most recognizable landmarks in France, the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel is located about a kilometer from Abbey on the northwest coast. This walled island is one of the most famous and most visited attractions in France. It is connected to the mainland by an artificial dam.
8. Benbulbin, Ireland
Located in the Dartre Mountains in Ireland, Benbulbin is a famous table mountain (that is, a flat-topped mountain). Its height is 527 m, and it is the symbol of the county of Sligo. Many Irish legends are associated with this mountain.
9. Oassiarsuk, Greenland
This secluded spot in South Greenland is home to just 89 people. To enjoy the local scenic views, you need to cross the fjord by boat.
10. Peak District, England
These mountain ranges are located in national park The Peak District and is one of the most popular natural attractions in Northern England. More than 22 million people visit this national park every year. But, despite such a dense flow of visitors, you can always find a secluded place here and admire the unspoiled nature.
11. Deer stones, Mongolia
Ancient megaliths, similar to dolmens or Stonehenge megaliths, are concentrated in hard-to-reach regions of China and Mongolia. These ancient stones bear the image of a deer (hence their name). Such stones can be found not only in the remote steppes of Mongolia, but also in China, Altai and Transbaikalia.
12. Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
This alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan is located at an altitude of more than 1600 meters above sea level. The most big lake Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul ranks 7th in the list of the most deep lakes the world, and its water is second only to Baikal in transparency.
13. Engelberg, Switzerland
This famous Swiss resort is surrounded on all sides by impregnable mountain peaks, which can be admired from the comfort of the cabins of modern lifts.
14. Lake Baikal, Russia
The largest freshwater lake by volume contains about 20% of the fresh water reserves on Earth. Baikal takes first places among the lakes of the world in several nominations at once: this is the deep lake of our planet, this is the largest accumulation of fresh water, this is the lake with the most transparent water in the world.
Covered by an army of huge stone heads, Easter Island is a very secluded place, as the only way to get here is via a long flight from Chile.
16. Rye Harbor, Antarctica
One of the two ports used for cruise ships making excursions to the icy continent.
17. Ayers Rock, Australia
Also known as Uluru, it is the largest monolith (or really large rock) in the world.
18. Village of Gasadalur, Faroe Islands
It is one of the most isolated villages on one of the most isolated islands in the world.
This one is amazing beautiful beach became very popular place for diving after the release of the movie "The Beach".
20. National park Tsavo in eastern Kenya
This is one of the oldest and largest parks not only in Kenya, but also in the world. On its territory, which occupies almost 4% of the country's territory, safaris are held.
21.Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The largest salt marsh in the world, which is the bottom of a dried salt lake. Its area is 10,582 sq. km, and the thickness of the salt crust in some places reaches eight meters.
22. Ladakh, India
One of the most sparsely populated areas of Kashmir in India. The population density here is only three people per sq. km, which is very atypical for India, where the country's average population density is 364 people / sq. km.
23. Socotra
Socotra Island is in the northwest Indian Ocean and belongs to the Republic of Yemen. The nature of this island is completely unique, and most of the local plants are not found anywhere else in the world.
24. Maldives
The Maldives is very attractive to tourists due to its natural beauty... Calling this country "a deserted place" can only be a stretch: the population density here is 1102 people / sq. km, and this is the 11th place in the world. But tourists, if they wish (and the opportunity to pay the bill), can count on complete solitude here in some indescribably beautiful corner.
25. Phobiikha Valley, Bhutan
Located in the Himalayas, this wide valley is renowned for its scenic splendor and cultural uniqueness.
For a real traveler, it is not the number of places visited that is important, but their quality. Agree, to visit the South Pole is much more honorable than, for example, to go to Paris. There are no more white spots on our planet, but, nevertheless, there are many secluded corners that are inaccessible to most tourists ...
No. 10. Easter Island, Chile
1. Easter Island, or Rapanui, belongs to Chile and is considered the most remote island on the planet from the continent (3500 km to the Chilean coast).
2. On April 5, 1722, the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeven noticed the island of Rapanui on the horizon and named it in honor of the great holiday of Easter.
3. At the time of the discovery of the island by the Dutch admiral, the population of the island was 2-3 thousand people. After this event, the island was forgotten for 50 years. And in 1770 the island was annexed by Spain.
4. The ancient culture of Easter Island is shrouded in mystery and charm. The most famous symbol of Easter Island is the large stone idol statues. The Moai statues reach a height of 20 meters. They are made in the form of a head with a torso.
5. Moai idols were made in the period from the 12th to the 15th century, after this period their production abruptly ceased. Why the production of Moai stopped and where the people who inhabited the island disappeared, still remains a mystery.
No. 9. La Rinconada, Peru
6. The city of La Rinconada is located in the Andes mountains in the permafrost zone at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level. It is very difficult to get to the city. The air temperature is always below zero here. There are no edible plants here. And because of the thinness of the air, people quickly lose strength.
7. La Rinconada was formed at the end of the 20th century as a small settlement of gold miners. From the side of the plain, a magnificent landscape opens up mountain peaks, but when you drive closer, the smell of rotting industrial waste hits your nose.
8. The population of the city is 30 thousand people, almost all of them are engaged in gold mining in the mine caves. La Rinconada has a dubious reputation as a city for poor and desperate people. Gold is mined in terrible conditions, people are not paid wages, they work for a percentage of the gold they find, but not everyone and not always find it.
9. Life expectancy in the city is about 50 years. There are reasons for this: there are many accidents, people live and work in poor conditions, ore gives off mercury vapors.
The city, once a vibrant industrial center, is now part of the independent Republic of Abkhazia, but its legitimacy is recognized by only four UN member states, while the rest consider the region to be part of Georgia occupied by Russia.
Tkvarcheli was founded in the 1940s and in just a few years the city turned into one of the regional centers for coal mining and processing. Under Soviet rule, Tkvarcheli actively developed and flourished, but the collapse of the USSR and the Georgian-Abkhaz war that followed it caused significant damage to the city's economy. The volume of industrial production fell almost 10 times, more and more residents left, as a result of which Tkvarcheli turned into a remote mountain town, the times of its former heyday are reminiscent only of dilapidated buildings overgrown with lush southern vegetation. Now in Tkvarcheli (another version of the name - Tkuarchal) is home to about 5 thousand people, tourists will like the city with an abundance of stunning mountain landscapes and a wonderful climate, but vacationers should take care of an overnight stay - there are no hotels in the city.
Hashima Island, Japan
At the beginning of the 19th century, rich deposits of coal and the power of the Country were discovered on Hasim rising sun began to actively develop a promising industrial region. In a matter of years, many coal mines (including those going to a depth below sea level) and several military factories appeared on the island. During its heyday, Hasima was one of the most densely populated places on the planet - according to 1959 data, the population density reached 5259 people per 1 km². It must be said that the working and living conditions on the island were far from the resort ones - many Chinese and Korean prisoners of war, whom the Mitsubishi Corporation brought to Hasima to work in underwater mines, died.
This piece of land, located in the East China Sea, is also known by the nickname Gunkanjima (in Japanese - "Cruiser") - when viewed from the sea, the silhouette of the island resembles a warship.
In the 1960s, the reorientation of industrial enterprises in Japan from coal fuel to oil began, coal mining at Gunkanjima became unprofitable, and in 1974 Mitsubishi was forced to close all mines. Within a few weeks, the lively island turned into a deserted ghost settlement and remains so to this day.
Kitsalt, Canada
In the city of Kitsalt, located in the Canadian province of British Columbia, a few tens of kilometers from the border with Alaska, there is everything a small town needs - hundreds of houses, a hospital, a cinema, a sports complex, a bank and shopping center... The only thing Kitsalt lacks are the residents.
Kitsalt appeared in 1979, the town-forming enterprise for him was the molybdenum mine, the deposits of which geologists had discovered shortly before. While the cost of molybdenum in the metal market remained quite high, the city lived, but the idyll was not too long - in 1982, prices collapsed and Kitsalt almost overnight became empty.
In 2004, one of the American entrepreneurs bought the territory of the city for $ 5 million - in his opinion, Kitsalt can be brought back to life. Time will tell if the enthusiast will be able to carry out his plans, but the prospects for this business plan seem dubious.
House-monument of Buzludzha, Bulgaria
The structure, which looks like a giant concrete saucer or flying saucer, "parked" on the top of a mountain, is a monument erected in the 1980s in honor of the Bulgarian Communist Party. In 1891, it was here, on the top of Mount Buzludzha, that the first congress of Bulgarian socialists took place, at which representatives of the most progressive political forces at that time discussed options for the country's development.
The memorial house can be called a typical masterpiece of Soviet architectural thought: the walls of the building are richly decorated with Soviet symbols, including beautiful mosaics depicting various scenes from the life of the Bulgarian people. The huge hammer and sickle located in the center of the dome logically completes and complements the pretentious aesthetics of the interior decorated in the best socialist traditions. Unfortunately, after the dissolution of the Bulgarian Communist Party in 1989, the original building turned out to be useless and quickly fell into disrepair.
Doyle, Belgium
The history of the small Belgian town of Doyle is more than 700 years old, but in last years the country's government is actively relocating its residents in connection with plans to expand the nearby seaport, therefore, most likely, the city will soon turn into a ghost settlement. Some residents of Doyle speak out against resettlement, various protests are held in the city, and the walls of its buildings have become the object of creativity for many European street artists who advocate the city's preservation.
Doyle now looks like a huge open-air art gallery, the contrast between ancient buildings and modern graffiti both terrifying and mind-boggling. Hundreds of art objects have made Doyle a favorite place of pilgrimage for modern art aficionados, but most likely his days as settlement numbered - currently only 25 people live here permanently, while the decision to demolish the city has not been canceled.
Coco Palms Resort, Hawaii, USA
The Hawaiian resort of Coco Palms is known for filming Blue Hawaii, one of Elvis Presley's most successful films in the 1960s.
The resort appeared in 1953, the film "Miss Sadie Thompson" filmed here ensured popularity among vacationers, but the flow of tourists from the 1950s is nothing compared to the avalanche of fans of the "king of rock and roll" that poured onto the island after the premiere film with Presley. For decades, Coco Palms was one of the most popular Hawaiian resorts and it seemed like it would go on forever, but ... In 1992, Hawaii was visited by Iniki, an infamous hurricane that caused irreparable damage to the islands of the archipelago. The amount required to restore the resort was so great that insurance companies refused to cover the damage and declared their bankruptcy, so that the glorious rock and roll past of Coco Palms, alas, became part of history.
Recently, more and more proposals have been made to revive the resort, but there are still no practical steps to implement this laudable intention.
Canyon Lodge, Arizona, USA
The sad and instructive story of the Cayon Lodge settlement dates back to the 1920s. The just appeared highway number 66 (it is also called "Mother Roads" or "America's Main Street") quickly won the love of motorists, many of them stopped to rest in the town of Canyon Lodge, which by and large was just a small store. owned by Earl and Louise Candiff. The number of travelers on Route 66 was growing, the spouses' profits grew, as a result of which entrepreneur Harry Miller, nicknamed "Two Trunks", drew attention to Canyon Lodge. The dealer convinced the couple to lease the land to him for a period of ten years, after which he began work on turning Canyon Lodge into a tourist paradise with many attractions and even a zoo.
One of the main attractions for tourists Miller considered the canyon located not far from the city, where in time immemorial the battle between the Apache and Navajo tribes took place. According to Harry, real historical events were not attractive enough for tourists, so he decided to stir up interest in Canyon Lodge in his own way - by the forces of his workers near the city "ancient ruins" arose, a trade in fake Indian remains was established, and in the so-called "Cave Death ", which serves as a burial vault for 42 Apache warriors, even soda machines appeared, the burial itself was renamed" Mysterious Cave ".
An attempt to cash in on the dead did not get away with Miller - the town was visited by robbers, after which an unpleasant conversation took place between the entrepreneur and the Kandiff couple. The culmination of the dispute was a shot - the hot-tempered businessman laid Earl on the spot. Incredibly, the court acquitted Harry, but his misadventures did not end there: soon after that he was twice attacked by a cougar, in addition, Miller was bitten by an Arizona gila monster, a poisonous lizard whose bites are usually not fatal for humans, but are very painful ... In 1929, a fire destroyed Canyon Lodge almost to the ground, the entrepreneur failed to prove his right to these lands in court, and Miller stopped working in the city. After Route 66 changed its direction, Canyon Lodge stayed away from the busy route and quickly fell into disrepair.
Doomsday cinema ", Egypt
In the middle of the Sinai Desert, there is probably the most rarely visited cinema in the world - its only auditorium has yet to be seen by a single visitor.
So strange place for the construction of the cinema he chose a French philanthropist, who for some reason thought that it was best to enjoy films among the deserted sandy hills of Sinai. The entrepreneur managed to obtain a building permit, obtained the necessary equipment, but after the completion of work in 1990, it turned out (surprise!) That the public did not really want to fight for tickets to the new cinema - in other words, the building turned out to be useless, neither one film was never shown in it.
These eerie images of abandoned places on our planet give an idea of what this world would look like if people left it.
The tree grows in an abandoned piano
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UFO houses in Sanzhi, Taiwan
Also known as Sanzhi Skeet Houses, a futuristic complex of 60 UFO-shaped houses made from durable fiberglass in Sanzhi County, Xinbei, Taiwan. An unrealized project of groups of companies under the patronage of the state of a complex of ultra-modern houses for the capital's wealthy.
Overgrown Palace, Poland
In 1910, this palace was built as a home for the Polish nobility. Under the communist regime, the palace became an agricultural technical school, and then a mental hospital. After the 90s, the building is empty.
Jet Star Amusement Park Roller Coaster, New Jersey, USA
These slides remained in Atlantic Ocean after Storm Sandy in 2013. They rusted for six months until they were dismantled.
Abandoned house in the woods
Church in Saint-Etienne, France
Abandoned church with mannequins of parishioners, Netherlands
Doll Factory, Spain
The tree sprouted through the bike
Wrecks on a sandbank, Bermuda Triangle
Floating Forest, Sydney, Australia
Cinema in Detroit, Michigan, USA
As Detroit degraded, many of its historic buildings were abandoned.
Shipyard in Vallejo, California, USA
The Mare Island Naval Shipyard served as a submarine port during both World Wars. In the 1990s, the building was abandoned and flooded.
House between two trees, Florida, USA
Titanic
The Titanic went to the first and last flight in April 1912. 73 years later, the most big ship at the beginning of the 20th century it was found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
Circular railway, Paris, France
The Petite Ceinture railway was built in 1852 and ran between the main train stations in Paris within the city's fortified walls. During its operation, it connected five city highways. Since 1934 Railway and also some of its stations are partially abandoned.
Spreepark, Berlin, Germany
In 1969, an amusement park with attractions, cafes and green lawns was built on the banks of the Spree in the southeast of the city. After the merger of the two Berliners, the park lost its relevance and was closed due to insufficient funding.
Library, Russia
House on the island, Finland
Turquoise Canal, Venice, Italy
Like any other city, Venice has abandoned places. But there they look even more picturesque.
Stairway to Nowhere, Pismo Beach, California, USA
Nara Dreamland Park, Japan
Nara Dreamland was built in 1961 as a Japanese response to Disneyland and even included its own version of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Closed in 2006 due to low numbers of visitors.
Abandoned mining road, Taiwan
Abandoned pier
Bare footprints in an abandoned nuclear reactor
Indoor water park
Boathouse, Lake Obersee, Germany
Abandoned office building in Italy
Methodist Church in Indiana, USA
Gary, Indiana, was founded in 1905 during the steel boom in the United States. In the 1950s, over 200,000 people lived and worked in this city. After the fall of Spor on steel, almost half of the city was empty.
Church in the snow, Canada
Blue spiral staircase in a European castle
Soviet Marine Test Station in Makhachkala, Russia
Bell tower of a church in a frozen lake, Reschen, Italy
Lake Reschen is a reservoir in which several villages and a 14th century church were flooded.
Glenwood Power Plant, New York, USA
This power plant, built in 1906, has long been outdated. After closing in 1968, it is used as a location for filming thrillers and zombie films.
Flooded shopping mall
Train station in Canfranca, Spain
Canfranc is a small town located near the border with France. In 1928, the largest and most beautiful railway station in the world at that time, which was called the "sparkling jewel of Art Nouveau", opened here.
In 1970, the railway bridge on the road to Canfranc was destroyed and the station was closed. The bridge was not rebuilt, and the former "pearl of Art Nouveau" began to decline.
Abandoned theater
Car cemetery, Ardennes, Belgium
Many American soldiers on the Western Front acquired vehicles for personal use during World War II. When the war ended, it turned out that it was very expensive to send them home and many cars remained here.
Attraction in Chernobyl, Ukraine
Abandoned hospital. Chernobyl, Ukraine
The city of Pripyat was empty after a disaster in 1986 at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Since then it is empty and will be empty for thousands of years.
City Hall Subway Station, New York, USA
City Hall Station was opened in 1904 and closed in 1945. Only 600 people a day used it when it was functioning.
Abandoned house in Virginia, USA
Poveglia Island, Italy
Poveglia is an island in the Venetian lagoon that became an isolation ward for victims of the plague during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte and later a refuge for the mentally ill.
Gulliver's Journey Park, Kawagushi, Japan
The park opened in 1997. Only existed for 10 years and was abandoned due to financial problems
Lighthouse on the Aniva rock, Sakhalin, Russia
The Aniva lighthouse was installed in 1939 by the Japanese (then this part of Sakhalin belonged to them) on a small cliff of Sivuchya, near the hard-to-reach rocky Cape Aniva. This area is replete with currents, frequent fogs, rocky underwater banks. The height of the tower is 31 meters, the height of the light is 40 meters above sea level.
Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
A castle located on a rocky island lying in the Loch Duich fjord in Scotland. One of the most romantic castles in Scotland, it is famous for its heather honey and interesting story... Filming took place in the castle: "The Phantom Goes West" (1935), "The Master of Ballantrae" (1953), "Highlander" (1986), "Mio, my Mio" (1987), "And the whole world is not enough" (1999) , Friend of the Bride (2008).
Abandoned mill, Ontario, Canada
Shicheng Underwater City, China
Under the water column of the Lake of a Thousand Islands in China is hidden underwater city Shicheng (Shicheng City). The architecture of the city has remained practically intact, for which archaeologists have called it "a time capsule". Shicheng or, as it is also called "Lion City", was founded more than 1339 years ago. During the construction of the hydroelectric power station in 1959, it was decided to flood the city.
Munsell Sea Forts, UK
In shallow water North Sea deserted naval forts of the air defense system stand above the water off the coast of Great Britain. Their main tasks were to protect the large industrial centers of England from air attacks from the most vulnerable direction - from the sea - from the estuaries of the Thames and Mersey rivers and to protect the approaches from the sea to London and Liverpool, respectively.
Christ from the Abyss, San Fruttoso, Italy
Statue of Jesus Christ, located at the bottom of the sea, in the bay of San Fruttuoso, near Genoa. The statue, about 2.5 meters high, was erected on August 22, 1954 at a depth of 17 meters. In addition, in different parts of the world there are several similar statues (both copies of the original and variations on its theme), also bearing the name "Christ from the Abyss."
Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
Now it is the largest and tallest building in Pyongyang and the DPRK as a whole. The hotel was supposed to open in June 1989, but construction problems and a shortage of materials delayed the opening. The Japanese press estimated the amount spent on construction at $ 750 million - 2% of North Korean GDP. In 1992, due to a lack of funding and a general economic crisis in the country, construction was stopped.
The main part of the tower was built, but windows, communications and equipment were not installed. The top of the building is of poor quality and may fall off. The current structure of the building cannot be used. The North Korean government is trying to attract $ 300 million in foreign investment to develop and build a new hotel, but so far it has removed long-term construction from maps and postage stamps.
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