Located in the middle of the forest or in the middle of the ocean, the old abandoned sites offer us landscapes that are both breathtaking and poetic. Bio à la une has selected the 15 places abandoned in the world by man spotted on Pinterest.
Human beings have taken over the world, but they have also deserted several places. When Mother Nature reclaims her rights, she reveals another way of seeing the world ... Unusual places that reflect her power. Here are 15 breathtaking abandoned places!
1- The Yacht Mar Sem Fin, Antarctica
The Brazilian yacht called Mar Sem Fin encountered several engine problems and underwent several repairs. While wanting to move towards Brazil, a storm arises with strong waves. On July 4, 2012, the private yacht was trapped by ice, luckily there was no fatality and the crew was rescued. The ship sank on the night of April 7, 2012, in Antarctica. His photo sums up his story and gives shivers down the spine.
2- Maunsell forts, England
These are small fortified marine towers that were used during the Second World War. They were built to protect the UK against any German attack.
3- Kolmanskop, Namibia
This village is located in the Namibian desert, not far from Lüderitz. It was built in 1908 and abandoned in the 1950s. The village is totally invaded by golden sand.
4- The last house on Holland Island, United States
This is one of the last homes on Holland Island before it collapsed in 2010.
5- Homebush Bay floating forest, Australia
This years-abandoned boat can be found in Sydney, Australia. The SS Ayrfield, also known as the Floating Forest, was built in 1911 in the United Kingdom during World War II, then sold in the 1950s to Australia. It was used as a means of transporting supplies to American troops.
6- The railway of the small belt, France
It is an old double-track railway line dating from the 19th century. She went around Paris inside the boulevards des Maréchaux. The line was closed to travelers on July 23, 1934, then abandoned in the 1990s. The infrastructure has been invaded by plant life and has become one of the most fascinating and popular abandoned places for Urbex enthusiasts.
7- An old library, Russia
During the Soviet period, children were required to take care of whatever they could read. This library was abandoned ... along with the books. An intriguing and frightening image at the same time.
8- An abandoned train station, Georgia
Due to the political conflict between Russia and Georgia, this station was abandoned.
9- The boathouse on Lake Obersee
This mysterious boathouse, surrounded by crystal-clear water, is located in Lake Obersee, near Berchtesgaden in the German Alps.
10- The wrecks of Tangalooma, Moreton Island
It is one of the Tangalooma wrecks, which are located off Moreton Island, Australia. Moreton Island is ranked the third-largest sandy island in the world.
11- The city of Myra, Turkey
The city of Myra is an ancient Greek city, which is located in the Antalya region of Turkey. This town is famous for its Lycian ruins and tombs that were carved into the cliffs.
12- The Scola tower, Italy
Also known as the tower of Saint John the Baptist, this tower represents an old military building. It is located at Scola Point or the northeastern point of Palmaria in Portovenere, Italy.
13- Shi cheng city, China
In 1959, the city of Shi Cheng, also called the city of lions, was flooded, then submerged in the seabed. Today, the site is between 26 and 40 meters deep. Since 2001, it has attracted divers who come from all over the world to admire this wonder.
14- The mill valley, Italy
Nestled in Sorrento in Italy, the Moulin Valley (or Valle dei Mulini in Italian) was abandoned in the 1940s due to its geographical location. Since then, nature has taken back its rights and transformed it into a landscape covered with abundant greenery.
15- Christ of the Abyss in San Fruttuoso, Italy
It is one of the most famous constructions in the world. This remarkable bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss with an open arm was Duilio Marcante's project to pay homage to all those who died or died at sea. On August 22, 1954, the statue was placed 17 meters deep in the bay of San Fruttuoso in Italy.
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