Old railways have a way of capturing the imagination, especially those left abandoned in distant corners of the world. Once essential routes, these railways now lie forgotten, with rusting tracks and decaying cars blending into wild landscapes. Each one tells a story of its past—a time when bustling trains connected remote towns and carried countless […]
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Eerie Beauty: Stunning Abandoned Dream Homes Across America and Beyond
May 11, 2023 by Christine Clark Dunnington Mansion by Kipp Teague (CC BY-NC-ND) Cheapism is editorially independent. We may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Abandoned Dreams When you’re searching for a new place to live, it can sometimes feel like all the great homes are taken. Thankfully, however, there are still some […]
Strange But True A Village in Java Stuck at 26 Families
javaprivatetour.com – Imagine stepping into a village where time seems to stand still—not because of ancient ruins or forgotten traditions, but because the number of families living there has remained the same for decades. Sounds like something out of a legend, right? Well, welcome to Karang Kenik, a small, mysterious village in Situbondo, East Java, where the population has […]
$POA New York, USA. Whitehall Armory Castle For Sale
$POA New York, USA. Whitehall Armory Castle For Sale $POA New York, USA. Historic Whitehall Armory Castle For Sale Location: Whitehall, New York Whitehall Armory Description: The Whitehall Armory is a stunning historic property located in the heart of Whitehall, New York. Built in 1899, this Gothic Revival-style armory is a striking example of late […]
Abandoned Property For Sale
Abandoned Property for Sale in the UK In the ever-evolving UK property market, one segment that often flies under the radar is that of abandoned properties. These are buildings, often residential, that have been left empty for various reasons, from financial woes to legal complexities. With the promise of lower purchase prices and ample opportunities […]
THE ABANDONED ISTVÁNTELEK TRAIN YARD
The abandoned train depo is like a lost world. On your own risk THE ABANDONED ISTVÁNTELEK TRAIN YARD (Istvántelki főműhely), otherwise known as the “Red Star Train Graveyard,” occupies a vast area of land outside Budapest. More than 100 locomotives and train cars rot away, some in deteriorating depots, others out in the field. Among […]
How London Bridge Came to Lake Havasu, Arizona
In 1967 the City of London tried to sell London Bridge. Erected in 1831, the bridge was designed to carry horse-drawn traffic and was now inadequate for the demands of motor traffic, and slowly sinking into the soft muddy bed of the River Thames. Consequently, it was to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. […]
Hohenbaden Castle: Everything You Need To Know Before You Go
For a pretty stop in your way into or out of Baden-Baden or as a nice walk from the city itself, consider visiting Hohenbaden Castle Baden Baden. If you are thinking about visiting here, want some background history or want to know everything there is to know about visiting Hohenbaden, you are in the right […]
Landkreis Spree-Neiße, Kolkwitz Castle for sale
REALPORTICO Historic Properties Sale Germany Brandenburg Landkreis Spree-Neiße Kolkwitz Historical Sanatorium in Brandenburg – Unique Landmark with over 129,000 square feet of Usable Space 03099 Kolkwitz, Klinikbereich 7, Brandenburg, Germany Price on request Request price from the seller. Castle Constructed 1900 Listed 12.500 m² Usable area 164.000 m² Plot size Historical Overview With the rapid rise of tuberculosis […]
Memories & dualisms: Reflecting on abandoned places
Memories & dualisms: Reflecting on abandoned places My fascination with atmospheric spaces is mostly due to the emotional affect they can bring about. How strange that a few walls and a roof, a simple structure, can make you feel a certain way; cold or cozy, sombre or happy, safe or unsettled… This affecting nature becomes […]