“Discover the Haunting Beauty: 20 Enchanting Abandoned Places Where Nature Holds the Ultimate Power”
Many believe the rabbits are descendants of those who were the unfortunate test subjects for the poison gases. Wherever they came from, they are reclaiming the island’s dark history.
Buckner Building in Whittier, Alaska
Known as the “city under one roof,” the Buckner Building in Whittier, Alaska, was initially used as a U.S. military building until they abandoned it.
After a significant earthquake in 1964, the building fell into disrepair. Flooding is now a standard feature in virtually every room, with foliage growing on the walls and floors.
Ospedale al Mare in Venice, Italy
The Ospedale al Mare, or “Hospital by the Sea,” opened its doors in 1933 and was one of the only hospitals that provided water therapy and light therapy for its patients.
But from the 1970s onwards, the hospital faced financial issues, slowly causing each department to close. By 2003 the hospital was shut down. Since then, the abandoned complex has become a tourist attraction, despite the asbestos, mold, and other issues that plague the buildings.
Ghost Palace Hotel in Bali, Indonesia
The Ghost Palace Hotel, or PI Bedugul Taman Rekreasi Hotel and Resort as it was once known, entertains hundreds of visitors every week to marvel, despite never having guests to grace its halls.
Sitting high above, offering views of the Gunung Agung volcano, the resort has had rumors and legends telling of its cursed nature due to the shady business dealings of the owner. Despite this, many come to marvel at the eerie yet luxurious buildings that now remain.
