16 abandoned places that have become ‘must-see’ tourist attractions

These metal towers in Thames Haliç were founded in 1942 to help protect London from sea raids and air raids during World War II. It was removed from the service in the 1950s and was used as a radio operator for years. Initially, the castles consisted of seven towers connected to steel walking paths; Now there are less of them and walking paths are no longer safe. The only way to visit the castles is a boat ride on the coast of England, even if you can’t go in.

Poveglia is a small island between Venice and Italy, Lido. For over 100 years, the island has been used as quarantine station for those who suffered from plague and other diseases. It was finally transformed into a mental hospital that was closed in 1968. The island has been empty since then and is known for its paranormal activity.

Beelitz-Heilstätten Hospital Complex, II. World War II. It was once the world’s largest treatment center for lung diseases, but it has been abandoned for 25 years since the former Soviet Union army left the region in 1995.

Apart from the small town of Rummu, there are remains of an abandoned prison camp, which now serves as a beach charm. The former Soviet Union built a prison near a limestone quarry, which was initially forced by prisoners. When Estonia recovered its independence in 1991, the prison and quarry were abandoned. The natural groundwater finally infiltrated the old quarry and created a new lake that swallowed some buildings. Some of the old prison can still be seen from the earth. It is known as a warm spot for divers looking for sunken ruins under water.

The TV Tower, which used to be a listening station during the Cold War, was used to prevent espionage and communication since the 1950s. It was used by the American forces to the end of the Cold War. Later, the government was used for air traffic control until it sold in 1999. Today, visitors can visit the remaining large radar domes.

Hashima Island, also known as Gunkanjima, is an abandoned island from Nagasaki. It is the most famous of the 505 deserted islands on Nagasaki coast. It is an old coal mine that once spent hospitals, schools, shops, temples and temples. In 2015, the UNESCO World Heritage Site was selected.

Also known as the Spanish train cemetery or “cementerio de trenes”, an area at the foot of Uyuni. The region was famous as a vital transportation center in South America. At the beginning of the 19th century, plans were made to expand the railway network, but the project was ultimately abandoned. Trains have been left to rust, and now visitors can approach them without any restrictions. There are more than 100 train cars.