I.M. Cooling Tower, Old Power Station in Belgium
These are worn out parts of a cooling tower in an old power station in Monceau, Belgium. The magnificent trumpet-like structure in the middle introduced hot water to the structure, followed by a cooling effect while dripping down hundreds of small concrete troughs and slats.
Domino Sugar Factory in Darkness in Brooklyn, New York
The Domino Sugar factory in Brooklyn, New York, was the original refinery of the American Sugar Refining Company, that produced Domino brand sugar. It dates from 1882, when it used to be the largest sugar refinery in the world. But in 2000, the refinery witnessed the longest labor strikes in the history of New York City. Over 250 workers protested their wages and working conditions for twenty months. As a result, the refinery was forced to stop operating in 2004, after running for 148 years.
Chateau Miranda in Celles, Belgium
The castle was built with the intention of hiding by French aristocrats who were trying to escape the revolution. During and after World War II, the Castle began operating as an orphanage. It was suddenly abandoned in 1980, and for some reason the family denyied rights to allow authorities to care for the castle. Because of its past, this haunting castle forever remains a favorite ghost hunting destination among people who visit it.
An Overgrown Palace in Poland
Built in 1910 for the Polish Royalty, this castle was a beauty within itself imbibing stories of kings and queens in all their royal heritage. But that century turned out to be a time of uncertainty for the country. The communist rule transformed the palace into an agricultural school, as well as a home for mentally handicapped adults and children. The palace that once sung of the Polish royalty was abandoned following the fall of the USSR.
The 106 Year Old Floating Forest in Sydney, Australia
This is what is left of the SS Ayrfield, a large steam ship that went wreck in Homebush Bay, Australia after World War II. When the dismantling yard closed down, SS Ayrfield along with numerous other ships remained where they were. Now, it is a hauntingly beautiful floating forest that sets an example of naturs struggle for survival.
Abandoned Train Station in Abkhazia, Georgia
This train station in Sukhumi, Abkhazia was deserted during the Abkhazia War that went on between 1992 and 1993. The region had been a matter of dispute between Georgia and Russia and this left it isolated. The decaying station still manages to retain some of its former glory in the form of intricate plaster work and mahogany furniture.
Abandoned Military Hospital in Beelitz, Germany
These spooky pictures are what is left of the abandoned Beelitz-Heilstätten hospital in Beelitz, Germany. The complex was built during the late 1800s. It had also helped Adolf Hitler recover from a leg wound that he incurred at the Battle of Somme, fought in 1916. However, some parts of the complex are still in operation, but most of them were abandoned shortly after the Soviets left the hospital in 1995.
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