The Old Summer Palace: A Historical Gem of Beijing
The Old Summer Palace, also known as Yuanmingyuan (Chinese: 圓明園; lit. ‘Gardens of Perfect Brightness’), or Yuanmingyuan Park, is a…
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The Crumbling, Graffiti-Covered Château Edmond de Rothschild
Nestled temptingly close to a busy public park, the once-majestic Château Edmond de Rothschild now stands in decay, its walls…
Once The Largest Methodist Church In The Midwest City United Methodist Church
The City Methodist Church, also known as City United Methodist Church, is a disused church in Gary, Indiana. Once the…
Königssee Bobsleigh, Luge, And Skeleton Track
The Königssee bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track, nestled in Schönau am Königssee, Bavaria, Germany, near the stunning Königssee (meaning “King’s…
The Ruins Of An Estonian Prison Are Drowning In The Quarry Lake Where The Convicts Were Once Forced To Work
It’s hard to imagine that the prisoners confined in this Soviet labor camp ever envisioned the quarry they were forced…
Abandoned Houses At Kayaköy
Kayaköy, also known as Kaya or Livissi, is a neighborhood located in Fethiye, Turkey. As of 2022, it has a…
Exploring the Charms of the Village in St Kilda
Nestled within the sheltered embrace of Village Bay lies the haunting remnants of Hirta’s deserted settlement, the largest island in…
Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire.
Perched on the rugged coastline of Aberdeenshire, Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle, stands as a haunting relic,…
Exploring the Rich History of Michigan Theatre in Detroit
Michigan Theatre, which first welcomed audiences in 1926 as a majestic movie palace, bears the signature touch of acclaimed architects…
European Castle Ruins in Missouri, Ha Ha Tonka Castle
The old ruins you encounter within Ha Ha Tonka State Park hold a surprisingly somber tale of tragedy and unfulfilled…
Church of San Juan Parangaricutiro in Mexico
Today, the original San Juan Parangaricutiro church still stands, partially buried in solidified lava rock, with the imposing cinder cone…
1850s Smallpox Hospital Abandoned In Roosevelt Island
Situated on Roosevelt Island, a deteriorating hospital facility dating back to the 1850s holds a haunting presence. Few diseases have…