Rows of Disney-style castles lie empty across the landscape Located between Istanbul and the Turkish capital, Ankara lies the now-abandoned Burj Al Babas complex. Originally, the brainchild of property developers, the Sarot Group, this Turkish Disneyland is now completely empty. With over 700 miniature castles, lying in various unfinished states, this is an eerie ghost town […]
Category: Old Things
Ye of little faith? The tax loophole that turns old pubs into places of worship
A complex corporate network is enabling big landlords to avoid business rates by claiming religious exemption – and costing cash-strapped councils millions The windows are painted over, the woodwork is rotting and weeds have sprouted through the paving outside. The former Duke of York pub in Clapham, south London, is not in the best of […]
Neath Port TalbotCouncil to target owners of abandoned buildings in new crackdown
Neath Port Talbot’s Cabinet agreed to fund two extra officers to specifically deal with empty non-residential and commercial properties through both proactive and reactive enforcement work. The Cabinet heard the Environmental Health Team was under increasing pressure due to a wide range of issues and, as a result, dealing with empty residential properties has been […]
The Cloister of the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome
Rome, the Eternal City, is home to countless historical and architectural treasures. Among these is the Cloister of the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, a remarkable site that blends Gothic elegance with deep spiritual significance. Located in the heart of the city, this cloister stands as a testament to centuries of religious devotion and […]