Italy took control of Rhodos in 1912, in the latter days of the Italo-Turkish war. In the decades that followed, Italian colonists moved in and built settlements such as Campochiaro in the forested center of the island. When exploring the rooms of a now abandoned complex sidelining the central square, you get a sense of their […]
These photos were taken in the so-called Gogol House in Odessa, once home to the important Ukrainian writer Nikolai Gogol. The house dates back to 1846 and was owned by the writer’s uncle. The once luxurious villa has gone through many phases of repurposing since, including its use as barracks for the military, before finally […]
In the Netherlands, abandoned places are rare since space is limited in one of the most densely populated countries in the world. I discovered this overgrown production hall by chance and it proved to be a unique location. Even though the place closed down only a couple of years ago, nature has taken over completely. […]
This train depot in the outskirts of Budapest was built in 1959, but the trains that were left there, are much older. Traces of red stars and German inscriptions denote a past involving both Nazi-Germany and the Soviet-Union.
This abandoned amusement park is located on the banks of the river Spree in Berlin. In 2002, Spreepark was forced to close its doors, and its rides have fallen into disrepair ever since. No unauthorized access.
