Castleboro House And Its State Years After Being Destroyed
The abandoned ruins of Castleboro House a grand Irish manor, still lie dormant, years after being destroyed by IRA sympathizers.…
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Armenian Monastery Built Within Rugged Cliffs
Nestled among rugged cliffs, this Armenian monastery gets its name from the spear that pierced Jesus. In the early fourth…
18th-Century Magazine Fort In Dublin Left Abandoned
In Dublin’s expansive Phoenix Park, the 18th-century Magazine Fort remains a captivating glimpse into history. Originally built between 1734 and…
Francis Bacon And His Preserved Studio In Dublin
Francis Bacon, a major figure in 20th-century art, had a famously chaotic studio that’s been carefully preserved, dust and all.…
The Abandoned Historic Circular Mansion Known As Khanjian Villa
Constructed in 1936 for Aghasi Khanjian, a prominent political figure, the Khanjian Villa now languishes in decay. Khanjian, who served…
Hotel Kosmos Sill Standing After Being Closed For Nearly 20 Years
Located in the heart of the region, this historic hotel, built in 1934, remains a hidden gem that once exuded…
59 Rivoli As Paris’s Creative Transformation
In the heart of Paris, the mid-1800s Haussmann era building at 59 Rivoli stands as a testament to the city’s…
Exploring the Hidden History of Paris’s Petite Ceinture Railway
The Petite Ceinture Railway, an iconic yet forgotten loop around Paris, served urban travelers from 1862 to 1934 before its…
The Graves And Stories of Père Lachaise Cemetery
Père Lachaise Cemetery, established by Napoleon, remained relatively unknown until an ingenious publicity campaign by its directors brought it into…
The Mysterious Catacombs of Paris
In a 2004 training exercise, the police ventured into an uncharted section of the Catacombs of Paris beneath the Palais…
Abandoned Menlo Castle Almost Disappearing Into The Scenery
Just outside Galway City, along the banks of the River Corrib, you’ll find the enchanting and picturesque ruin of Menlo…
Victor’s Way Park In Ireland’s Wicklow With Stunning Indian Sculptures
In a delightful and unexpected cultural fusion, an Irish garden dedicated to Alan Turing has become home to a remarkable…