In this article, we are going to bring to reality what many people consider to be extremely rare. Our selection contains the most beautiful and weirdest places that can turn the head of even the most cold-blooded traveler. Once they were thriving settlements, but now they are ghost towns, and time has stood still here. Below are the top 10 abandoned places from around the globe that are worth visiting for extreme lovers.
10. Abbey of St. George, Black Forest
The monastery was founded in 1084 - 1085. in the Black Forest near the source of the Brigach River. One of the reasons for the creation of the abbey was the common interests of the Swabian aristocrats and the church reform party. The co-founders were Heselo and Gesso, a native of Reichenau, and the politician William Abbott of Hirzau Abbey. Heselo and Gesso wanted a monastery in Köningsegwald in Upper Swabia, but William insisted on his own. On his initiative, it was decided that the future gothic gem would be located in the city of St. Georgen. In the spring of 1084, novices from the Hirzau Abbey settled in the monastery. The church received immunity status in June 1085. After a while, a terrible fire broke out here, due to which the abbey fell into decay and lost the adjacent lands.
9. Takendama Falls Biodiversity and Culture Museum, Colombia
The building was erected in 1923 as a symbol of the delight and grace of the urban elite of the 1920s. Later, in June 1950, it was reconstructed and instead of a museum, a hotel was opened there. It became abandoned in the 90s for more than two decades due to the pollution of the river. It is now the largest tourist attraction. Thousands of travelers come here to admire the 157 meter high waterfall and the surrounding nature. Nearby there is another famous place - the Salto hotel. It is located opposite the waterfall, at the edge of the cliff. The view that opens up to the eyes of tourists is just spectacular. If you are a ghost hunter or want a thrill - feel free to add Hotel Salto to your list of places you want to visit!
8. Sharada Piet, Neelam Valley, Kashmir
The famous temple of the goddess Sharad is located near the Neelam River in the province of Kashmir. The people who live there are very devoted to their deity, who is called Bhagwati. Every day they pray to their patroness, repeating the following words like a mantra: “Greetings, O Sharada, O goddess, O she who dwells in Kashmir. I pray to you every day, I beg you, give me the grace of knowledge. " The temple was last renovated by Maharaja Gulyab Singh from Kashmir.
7. North Brother Island, New York
North Brother Island is a small island on the East River that lies between the port city of the Bronx and Rikers Island in New York City. Once there was a hospital here, but now it is a deserted corner and habitat for birds. Approximate size 400m x 250m. Its smaller satellite, South Brother Island, is nearby. Together, the two islands make up an area of 20.12 acres.
6. Kraco, Italy
Kraco is a desolate old commune located in the province of Matera, about 40 km from the Gulf of Taranto. The ghost town is especially beautiful during sunset: warm rays gently fall on the green hills and endless fields sown with wheat. The city was deserted in 1963 due to frequent earthquakes.
5. Kalavantin Durg, India
The fortress is located opposite Prabalgada. It can be seen from a great distance from the Mumbai-Pung Expressway. According to local stories, the fort was built in honor of Queen Kalavantin. The steps that lead to the fort were carved into the side of the cliff. The climb is dangerous and quite difficult, but worth it. The stunning view from the highest point of Kalavantin allows you to see Materan, Chanderi, Peb, Ershal and Karnala fort, as well as the city of Mumbai. Every year, the Adivasi tribes observe one interesting custom - they dance on the top of Fort Kalavantin during the Hopi (Shimga) festival.
4. Kolmanskop, Namib Desert
Kolmanskop is a ghost town located in the Namib Desert in southern Namibia near the port city of Luderitz. It is named after truck driver Joni Coleman, who, during a dust storm, abandoned his abode right in front of the settlement. Once upon a time this place was a small but rich mining village, but now it is a tourist attraction. The desert oasis is still slowly devouring homes where life raged over a century ago. Despite the extreme conditions, Namibia De Beers strives to keep the houses in good condition and conducts excursions for tourists.
3. Vessel "SS Ayrfield", Australia
SS Ayrfield, formerly called SS Corrimal, is an old, dilapidated ship overgrown with dense vegetation. He ran aground in the quiet harbor of Sydney's Homebush Bay in western Sydney, Australia. This is a steel single-screw steam coal transport with a weight of 1140 tons and a height of 79.1 meters. The ship was built in foggy Albion in 1911 and registered in Sydney in 1912. The Australian Government purchased the ship to transit supplies for US troops stationed in the Pacific during World War II.
2. Dome houses, Florida
The domed houses located on Cape Romano amaze with their unusual architecture. The abode was built in 1981 and sold to a certain John Tosto in 2005. These homes have become the focus of attention after ongoing rebuilding lawsuits, in which the new owner was fined $ 185,000.
1. Fishing hut, Germany
For those who love solitude, the fishing lodge on the lake, which is located in the Berchtesgaden National Park in southeastern Germany, is perfect. You will not only have the opportunity to fish, but also enjoy the silence and beautiful views of the lake. The park where the hut is located was founded in 1978 and covers an area of 210 km. and belongs to the state. These alpine landscapes are surrounded by woodlands and sheer cliffs.
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