Abandoned castles

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After climbing up a rocky Belgian hillside and a slow walk through a thick forest, an insurmountable beauty reveals itself as turrets peak through the trees.

Misty hills. Lonely forest roads. Plenty of vines, moss, and unkempt trees. And the cherry on top—a gorgeous abandoned building that radiates eeriness and grandeur in equal measure. That’s our dream home right there. Especially if the place looks haunted.

This Facebook page captures the essence of the uncanny and undiscovered abandoned beauties and gives us a peek into places that aren’t generally seen by the public.

Incredible Abandoned Scottish Castle

What was supposed to be a luxurious urban development for wealthy foreigners has become an eerie half-finished ghost town in Turkey

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Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.