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30 Abandoned Places that Look Truly BeautifulWEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013

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Take a tour of the worlds apparently robust supply of statues, buildings, and templesand witness the surprising grandeur of dilapidation.

1. Christ of the Abyss, San Fruttuoso, Italy

(Italian: Il Cristo degli Abissi) is a submerged bronze statue of Jesus, of which the original is located in the Mediterranean Sea off San

Fruttuoso between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. It was placed in the water on 22 August 1954 at approximately 17 metres

depth, and stands c. 2.5 metres tall. Various other casts of the statue are located in other places worldwide, both underwater and in churches

and museums.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_of_the_Abyss
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2. Kolmanskop, Namib Desert

(Afrikaans for Colemans hill, German: Kolmannskuppe) is a ghost town in the Namib desert in southern Namibia, a few kilometres inland from the

port town of Lderitz. It was named after a transport driver named Johnny Coleman who, during a sand storm, abandoned his ox wagon on a

small incline opposite the settlement. Once a small but very rich mining village, it is now a popular tourist destination run by the joint firm

NamDeb (Namibia-De Beers).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolmanskop
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3. Dome houses, Southwest FloridaBuilt in Naples in 1981, the futuristic igloos seen above may not be around much longer. Falling into disrepair, one dome home owner seeking to

restore the vintage vestibule has encountered nothing but exorbitant fines and bureaucratic hassles in the process.

http://all-that-is-interesting.com/floridas-bizarre-dome-homes
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4. SS Ayrfield, Homebush Bay, Australia

SSAyrfield(originally launched as SS Corrimal) was a steel-hulled, single screw, steam collier of 1140 tonnes and 79.1m in length. It was built

in the UK in 1911 and registered at Sydney in 1912. It was purchased by the Commonwealth Government and used to transport supplies to

American troops stat ioned in the Pac ific region during WWII.

http://www.afloat.c om.au/afloat-magazine/2008/may-2008/The_Wrecks_of_Homebush_Bay

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5. Wonderland Amusement Park outside Beijing, China

Wonderland is an abandoned amusement park construction project located in Chenzhuang Village, Nankou Town, Changping District, Peoples

Republic of China, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) outside of Beijing. Originally proposed by the Thailand based property developer Reignwood

Group, and designed to be the largest amusement park in Asia (to have covered 120 acres (49 ha)), construction stopped in 1998 following

financial problems with local officials, while a 2008 attempt to start construction again also failed.The site, which features a number of

abandoned structures, including the frame work of a castle-like building and medieval-themed outer buildings, is being reclaimed by local farmers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_Amusement_Park_(Beijing)
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6. Fishing hut, Germany

Fishing Hut in Lake of Berchtesgaden National Park


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7. Holland Island, Chesapeake Bay

Holland Island is a marshy, rapidly eroding island in the Chesapeake Bay, in Dorchester County, Maryland, west of Salisbury. The island was

once inhabited by watermen and farmers, but has since been abandoned. It is located in the Holland Strait, between Bloodsworth Island and

Smith Island, six miles west of Wenona, Maryland.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland_Island
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8. The Kerry Way walking path between Sneem and Kenmare in Ireland

The Kerry Way(Irish: Sl Ubh Rthaigh) is a long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a 214-kilometre (133-mile) long circular trail that

begins and ends in Killarney. It is typically completed in nine days.It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office ofthe Irish Sports Council and is managed by Kerry County Council, South Kerry Development Partnership and the Kerry Way Committee. The Way

circles the Iveragh Peninsula and forms a walkers version of the Ring of Kerry road tour. It is the longest of Irelands National Waymarked Trails.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Way
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9. Pripyat, UkrainePripyat (Ukrainian: , Prypyat; Russian: , Pripyat) is a ghost town near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, within the

Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, part of Kiev Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine, near the border with Belarus.The city has a special status within

the Kiev Oblast, being the city of oblast-level subordination (see Administrative divisions of Ukraine), although it is located within the limits of

Ivankiv Raion. The city also is being supervised by the Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine as part of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone jurisdiction.


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10. 15th century monastery, Black Forest, Germany

The monastery was founded in 108485 in the Black Forest, by the source of the Brigach, against the background of the Investiture

Controversy, as a result of the community of interests of the Swabian aristocracy and the church reform party, the founders being Hezelo and

Hesso of the family of the Vgte of Reichenau, and the politically influential Abbot William of Hirsau. The intended site was initially to be at

Knigseggwald in Upper Swabia, but at Williams behest St. Georgen was chosen instead. The settlement, by monks from Hirsau Abbey, took

place in the spring and summer of 1084; the chapel was dedicated on 24 June 1085.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George%27s_Abbey_in_the_Black_Forest
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11. Kalavantin Durg near Panvel, India

Kalavantin durg is situated aside the prabalgad,the pinnacle is in clouds during rains half of the time. The base village for the climb is

Prabalmachi. A majestic trek and awesome place to visit during monsoon.


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12. The remains of the Pegasus in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Pegasus Field(ICAO: NZPG) is an airstrip in Antarctica, the southernmost of three airfields serving McMurdo Station. Pegasus is a blue ice

runway c apable of handling wheeled aircraft year-round, and the principal Ice Runway on the sea-ice available during the summer Antarct ic f ield

season. The other two are the snow runways at Williams Field that are limited to ski-equipped aircraft. The field is named afterPegasus, a C-121

Lockheed Constellation, still visible there in the snow after crashing in bad weather on October 8, 1970. No one on board was injured.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus_Field
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13. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat(Khmer: ) is the largest Hindu temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the

Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (Khmer: , present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as

his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu.

As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation first Hindu,

then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia,appearing on its

national flag, and it is the countrys prime attraction for visitors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat

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14. The Maunsell Sea Forts, England

The Maunsell Fortswere small fortified towers built in the Thames and Mersey estuaries during the Second World War to help defend the

United Kingdom. They were named after their designer, Guy Maunsell. The forts were decommissioned in the late 1950s and later used for other

activities. One became the Principality of Sealand; boats visit the remaining forts occasionally, and a consortium called Project Redsands is

planning to conserve the fort situated at Redsand.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maunsell_Forts

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15. Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, England

Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a

former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years

War. Of quadrangular plan, Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its

corners and entrance are marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. Its structure, details and situation in an artificial watery landscape

indicate that display was an important aspect of the castles design as well as defence. It was the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the

centre of the manor of Bodiam.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodiam_Castle

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17. Sunken yacht, Antarctica

In April, a 76-foot Brazilian yacht named Mar Sem Fin(Endless Sea) sank off the coast of Antarctica, likely due to ice compression and strong

winds. Four crew members were rescued from the yacht, which is owned by Brazilian journalist Joo Lara Mesquita, who was in the region

producing a documentary, according to MercoPress.

http://au.businessinsider.com/photo-of-a-sunken-yacht-in-antarctica-2012-8

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18. Abandoned distillery, Barbados



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19. Michigan Central Station, Detroit

Michigan Central Station(also known as Michigan Central Depotor MCS), built in mid-1912 through 1913 for the Michigan Central Railroad,

was Detroit, Michigans passenger rail depot from its opening in 1913 after the previous Michigan Central Station burned, until the cessation of

Amtrak service on January 6, 1988. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest rail station in the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Central_Station

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20. 1984 Winter Olympics bobsleigh track in Sarajevo

Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Trackis bobsleigh and luge track situated on Trebevi mountain overlooking the City of Sarajevo, built

for 1984 Winter Olympics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarajevo_Olympic_Bobsleigh_and_Luge_Track

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarajevo_Olympic_Bobsleigh_and_Luge_Track


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21. Craco, Italy

Craco is an abandoned commune and medieval village located in the Region of Basilicata and the Province of Matera in Italy. About 25 miles

inland from the Gulf of Taranto at the instep of the boot of Italy. It is typical of the hill towns of the region with mildly undulating shapes and

the lands surrounding it sown with wheat. It was abandoned in 1963 due to recurring earthquakes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craco

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22. Russian military rocket factory

These incredible pictures were taken by a young Russian woman after she crept inside a factory belonging to one of the worlds top

manufacturers of liquid-fuel rockets. Lana Sator found her way into one of NPO Energomashs huge factories outside the Russian capital

Moscow, without coming across a single security guard or indeed any other employees at all.Read more: DailyMail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2083556/Meet-girl-blogger-sneaked-inside-Russian-missile-factory--security.html#ixzz2QrD2zqEH


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23. Abandoned mill from 1866 in Sorrento, Italy

The Valley of the Mills, The name Valley of the Mills, derives from the existence of a mill functioning since the beginning of the 900s used

for grinding wheat. Attached to the mill, rose a sawmill which furnished chaff to the Sorrentine cabinet makers. Everything is completed by a

public wash-house used by the women. The creation of Tasso Square, since 1866, determined the isolation of the mill area from the sea,

provoking a sharp rise of the percentage of humidity, which made the area unbearable and determined its progressive abandon.

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24. Cooling tower of an abandoned power plant

Photographer Richard Gubbelsout of Utrecht, Netherlands shot these amazing photos inside the cooling tower of an abandoned power plant.

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25. House of the Bulgarian Communist Party

The House of the Bulgarian Communist Party was built in another era, however, one that long ago crumbled along with the way of life it

embodied. After the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, Bulgaria moved into a new age of parliamentary democracy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2117506/Monument-troubled-past-Inside-crumbling-communist-HQ-Bulgaria-afford-maintain-

demolish.html

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27. Lawndale Theater, Chicago

When the Lawndale Theater of North Lawndale, IL closed permanently in the mid 2000s, it had been in use primarily as a church. The balcony

was sealed off from the main level when the theater was converted into a church.

http://afterthefinalcurtain.net/2011/07/19/lawndale-theatre/

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28. North Brother Island near New York City, New York


North Brother Island is an island in the East River situated between the Bronx and Rikers Island. Its companion, South Brother Island, is a
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North Brother Island is an island in the East River situated between the Bronx and Riker s Island. Its companion, South Brother Island, is a

short distance away. Together, the two Brother Islands, North and South, have a land area of 20.12 acres (81,400 m2).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Brother_Island,_East_River

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29. El Hotel del Salto, Colombia

Tequendama Falls(or Salto del Tequendama) is a major tourist attraction about 30 km southwest of Bogot, the capital city of Colombia. The

thousands of tourists who visit the area to admire the 157 metre (515 feet) tall waterfall and the surrounding nature, make a stop at another

nearby landmark as well, the abandoned Hotel del Salto. The luxurious Hotel del Saltoopened in 1928 to welcome wealthy travelers visiting the

Tequendama Falls area. Situated just opposite to the waterfall and on the edge of the cliff, it provided a breathtaking view to its guests. During

the next decades though, Bogot river was contaminated and tourists gradually lost their interest to the area. The hotel finally closed down in


the early 90s and was left abandoned ever since. The fact that many people in the past chose that spot to commit suicide, made others
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believe that the hotel is haunted.

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30. Nara Dreamland, Japan

Nara Dreamland(Nara Dormurando) was a theme park near Nara, Japan which was built in 1961 and inspired by Disneyland in

California. On August 31, 2006, Nara Dreamland closed permanently.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara_Dreamland

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