Deep in the Pacific, far from the busy streets of Tokyo, lies a volcanic island with a secret. This secret is a forgotten Japanese Weaver’s Mansion—an untouched home that looks like its owners just stepped out for groceries, when in reality, it’s been empty for over 20 years. Step inside and you’ll find not just…
In the center of Italy there is a paradoxical location: a mall that has not had a customer walk through its doors in years, yet has 24/7 surveillance. From trail cams embedded in bushes to 24-hour security sweeps and alarm systems that can sense the slightest hint of activity, this once-abandoned shopping mall is among…
Perched atop a rocky hillside overlooking the area of Basilicata, Southern Italy, is the hauntingly stunning ghost town of Craco. A once-thriving medieval village, Craco is now stuck in time—its narrow stone roads, empty homes, and bony buildings silenced. Abandoned decades ago by a combination of natural catastrophes, including a disastrous earthquake and persistent landslides,…
Hidden deep in the Italian countryside, shrouded by crawling vines and lying in the midst of a sea of silence, lies the remains of a long-abandoned Italian college. On this blog, we’re going to take you on a journey through the bringing to life and demise of this overlooked college. We’re going to walk you…
Behind crumbling concrete walls and rusting iron fences, in a rural part of Italy, is the remains of what was once a heavily fortified jail. The now-abandoned Italian high-security jail that was once a fortress of order and control now stands in ominous quiet. Vacant cells, overgrown internal courtyards, and crumbling monitoring towers tell a…
Lost in a secluded corner of Italy, buried under vines of overgrown greenery and quiet, is the skeleton of a once-vibrant, laughter-filled location: a sprawling pirate-waterpark that enthralled families and adventure-seekers alike. A place that was once filled with activity and filled with the sound of splashing water and screaming children, the area is now…
Hidden in the folds of the Italian countryside is a grand house that time has forgotten—a once-resplendent millionaire’s mansion that now silently deteriorates under the veil of history. Shattered balconies, fading frescoes, and dust-shrouded chandeliers are hints of a bygone era of luxury, and of the silence and neglect that has come to dwell where…
Italy stands as a land of abundance in terms of culture, ancient ruins, and architectural wonders. From the Roman Colosseum to the cathedrals of the Renaissance, history and artistry converge at what seems to be every corner. But embedded in all this splendor and magnificence are isolated pockets of forgotten history—locales which were once alive…
France, with its storied past, artistic legacy, and unparalleled culinary offerings, has numerous forgotten spots—places that at one time vibrated with life, creativity, or drive but now remain static in time. One of these chilling and intriguing ruins includes a location for which we are featuring a mystery spot which includes an abandoned laboratory somewhere…
Remnants of Splendor: The Abandoned Castle in Southern France Hidden away in the rolling hills and wine-soaked vineyards of Southern France, a crumbling but glorious castle stands, a one-time grande dame now standing silent. It has weathered walls, chipped turrets, and a regal covering of ivy hangs over its face. To the passing observer, it…
