1. Christ of the Abyss, San Fruttuoso, Italy
(Italian: “Il Cristo degli Abissi”) is a
submerged bronze statue of Jesus, of which the original is located in
the Mediterranean Sea off San Fruttuoso between Camogli and Portofino on
the Italian Riviera. It was placed in the water on 22 August 1954 at
approximately 17 metres depth, and stands c. 2.5 metres tall. Various
other casts of the statue are located in other places worldwide, both
underwater and in churches and museums
2. Kolmanskop, Namib Desert
(Afrikaans for Coleman’s hill, German: Kolmannskuppe)
is a ghost town in the Namib desert in southern Namibia, a few
kilometres inland from the port town of Lüderitz. It was named after a
transport driver named Johnny Coleman who, during a sand storm,
abandoned his ox wagon on a small incline opposite the settlement.[1] Once
a small but very rich mining village, it is now a popular tourist
destination run by the joint firm NamDeb (Namibia-De Beers).
3. Dome houses, Southwest Florida
Built in Naples in 1981, the futuristic
igloos seen above may not be around much longer. Falling into disrepair,
one dome home owner seeking to restore the vintage vestibule has
encountered nothing but exorbitant fines and bureaucratic hassles in the
process.
4. SS Ayrfield, Homebush Bay, Australia
SS Ayrfield (originally launched as SS Corrimal)
was a steel-hulled, single screw, steam collier of 1140 tonnes and
79.1m in length. It was built in the UK in 1911 and registered at Sydney
in 1912. It was purchased by the Commonwealth Government and used to
transport supplies to American troops stationed in the Pacific
region during WWII.
5. Wonderland Amusement Park outside Beijing, China
Wonderland is an abandoned
amusement park construction project located in Chenzhuang Village,
Nankou Town, Changping District, People’s Republic of China, about 20
miles (32 kilometers) outside of Beijing. Originally proposed by the
Thailand based property developer Reignwood Group, and designed to be
the largest amusement park in Asia (to have covered 120 acres (49 ha)),
construction stopped in 1998 following financial problems with local
officials, while a 2008 attempt to start construction again also
failed.The site, which features a number of abandoned structures,
including the frame work of a castle-like building and medieval-themed
outer buildings, is being reclaimed by local farmers.
6. Fishing hut, Germany
Fishing Hut in Lake of Berchtesgaden National Park
7. Holland Island, Chesapeake Bay
Holland Island is a marshy,
rapidly eroding island in the Chesapeake Bay, in Dorchester County,
Maryland, west of Salisbury. The island was once inhabited by watermen
and farmers, but has since been abandoned. It is located in the Holland
Strait, between Bloodsworth Island and Smith Island, six miles west of
Wenona, Maryland.
8. The Kerry Way walking path between Sneem and Kenmare in Ireland
The Kerry Way (Irish: Slí Uíbh Ráthaigh)
is a long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a
214-kilometre (133-mile) long circular trail that begins and ends in
Killarney. It is typically completed in nine days.It is designated as a
National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish
Sports Council and is managed by Kerry County Council, South Kerry
Development Partnership and the Kerry Way Committee. The Way circles the
Iveragh Peninsula and forms a walkers’ version of the Ring of Kerry
road tour. It is the longest of Ireland’s National Waymarked Trails.
9. Pripyat, Ukraine
Pripyat (Ukrainian: При́п’ять, Pryp’yat’; Russian: При́пять, Pripyat’)
is a ghost town near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, within the
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, part of Kiev Oblast (province) of northern
Ukraine, near the border with Belarus.The city has a special status
within the Kiev Oblast, being the city of oblast-level subordination
(see Administrative divisions of Ukraine), although it is located within
the limits of Ivankiv Raion. The city also is being supervised by the
Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine as part of the Chernobyl Exclusion
Zone jurisdiction.
10. 15th century monastery, Black Forest, Germany
The monastery was founded in 1084–85 in
the Black Forest, by the source of the Brigach, against the background
of the Investiture Controversy, as a result of the community of
interests of the Swabian aristocracy and the church reform party, the
founders being Hezelo and Hesso of the family of the Vögte of
Reichenau, and the politically influential Abbot William of Hirsau. The
intended site was initially to be at Königseggwald in Upper Swabia, but
at William’s behest St. Georgen was chosen instead. The settlement, by
monks from Hirsau Abbey, took place in the spring and summer of 1084;
the chapel was dedicated on 24 June 1085.
11. Kalavantin Durg near Panvel, India
Kalavantin durg is situated aside the
prabalgad,the pinnacle is in clouds during rains half of the time. The
base village for the climb is Prabalmachi. A majestic trek and awesome
place to visit during monsoon.
12. The remains of the Pegasus in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica
Pegasus Field (ICAO: NZPG)
is an airstrip in Antarctica, the southernmost of three airfields
serving McMurdo Station. Pegasus is a blue ice runway capable of
handling wheeled aircraft year-round, and the principal Ice Runway on
the sea-ice available during the summer Antarctic field season. The
other two are the snow runways at Williams Field that are limited to
ski-equipped aircraft. The field is named after Pegasus, a C-121
Lockheed Constellation, still visible there in the snow after crashing
in bad weather on October 8, 1970. No one on board was injured.
13. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat (Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត) is
the largest Hindu temple complex and the largest religious monument in
the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the
early 12th century in Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ, present-day
Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and
eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous
kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved
temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant
religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, then Buddhist. The
temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture.
It has become a symbol of Cambodia,appearing on its national flag, and
it is the country’s prime attraction for visitors.
14. The Maunsell Sea Forts, England
The Maunsell Forts were small
fortified towers built in the Thames and Mersey estuaries during the
Second World War to help defend the United Kingdom. They were named
after their designer, Guy Maunsell. The forts were decommissioned in the
late 1950s and later used for other activities. One became the
Principality of Sealand; boats visit the remaining forts occasionally,
and a consortium called Project Redsands is planning to conserve the
fort situated at Redsand.
15. Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, England
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century
moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built
in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with
the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against
French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. Of quadrangular plan,
Bodiam Castle has no keep, having its various chambers built around the
outer defensive walls and inner courts. Its corners and entrance are
marked by towers, and topped by crenellations. Its structure, details
and situation in an artificial watery landscape indicate that display
was an important aspect of the castle’s design as well as defence. It
was the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the centre of the manor of
Bodiam.
16. Czestochowa, Poland’s abandoned train depot
17. Sunken yacht, Antarctica
In April, a 76-foot Brazilian yacht named Mar Sem Fin (Endless
Sea) sank off the coast of Antarctica, likely due to ice compression
and strong winds. Four crew members were rescued from the yacht, which
is owned by Brazilian journalist João Lara Mesquita, who was in the
region producing a documentary, according to MercoPress.
18. Abandoned distillery, Barbados
19. Michigan Central Station, Detroit
Michigan Central Station (also known as Michigan Central Depot or MCS),
built in mid-1912 through 1913 for the Michigan Central Railroad, was
Detroit, Michigan’s passenger rail depot from its opening in 1913 after
the previous Michigan Central Station burned, until the cessation of
Amtrak service on January 6, 1988. At the time of its construction, it
was the tallest rail station in the world.
20. 1984 Winter Olympics bobsleigh track in Sarajevo
Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track is bobsleigh and luge track situated on Trebević mountain overlooking the City of Sarajevo, built for 1984 Winter Olympics.
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