[Gallery] These Places That Were Abandoned Years Ago Will Give You the Chills

This villa in Lake Como is a complete mystery. Locals think that it was constructed in the 1800s, but there are no records to indicate it. Rumours state that the owners left after a gruesome murder or suicide – but still, no one knows. Today, visitors are advised to stay away.

This temple is located in Angkor Wat in Cambodia. It was abandoned after the demise of the 17th-century empire. Over the hundreds of years later, the jungle has engulfed it and claimed the temple as its new territory. Even though it is unused, locals come to maintain it so the jungle doesn’t completely destroy it. Today, it is kept as a monument.

Once a pretty successful island colony, Chesapeake Bay, suffered from the erosion of the mud along its coast. Over time, the island started to crumble away. For a while, this was the last remaining property on the island. Sadly, it collapsed in 2010.

The SS Ayrfield, was constructed in 1911. The UK boat was registered as an Australian steam collier but became a Navy transport vessel in WWII for American soldiers. In 1972, it was retired in Sydney along the Homebush Bay which is known as a ship graveyard.

This spooky ship sits under the water in Antarctica frozen in time forever. The Brazillian ship was shipwrecked near Ardley Cove. Rumor has it that the crew traveled to Antartica to film a documentary before plans went south. The team had to abandon their ship in order to protect their lives. The water washed over and quickly froze it. Recently, trekkers rescued the ship.

Today, Kilchurn Castle is one of the most photographed castles in the world. Built in the 1400s, it has been left to decay since the 1700s. The untouched estate attracts people from all over the world who marvel at its incredible beauty despite being neglected for 300 years. In its time, it housed some of the most influential families and officials when they visited the country.

China has its very own Atlantis. This underwater city has been trapped in time since 1959 when the construction of the Xin’an River Hydropower Station caused it to deliberately flood. Quite the vision.

This gorgeous Abkhazia train station was abandoned during the War between Russia and Georgia in 1992 and 1993 which left the area largely derelict. Even though it has been abandoned, we can still see the intricate work from the architects. Sadly, there are no plans to renew or renovate the station.

Bodiam Castle was built during the Hundred Year War to protect East Sussex from the French. It served as a defensive castle throughout the medieval times, before soldiers left the castle. Today, it reminds visitors of the rich history in Britain.

This hotel was built in 1928 overlooking the Bogota River. Tourists could admire the waterfalls and mother nature. Due to a number of safety concerns, the building was closed in 1991. Today, it is believed t to be haunted.

This spooky ghost town bordering Nevada is famous on the west coast. The budding coal mining town was abandoned decades ago, but many buildings remain spread across the small town.

Although it might not seem real, this is a real photo. Founded in 1908, the town was formed after a man found a diamond in the rough. Suddenly, many outsiders flocked to the area hoping to strike gold, we mean diamonds. When all natural resource were exhausted, villagers left, leaving the town abandoned by 1954. No one visits it today.

This small Turkish town sits between the Tauras Mountains. According to sources, its entire population moved to Greece after a political change. The deserted town counts about 350 buildings.

Located in an old power station in Monceau, Belgium, this cooling was used in the 1900s but the government shut it down with no plans to reopen it again.

Perhaps the spookiest of all is the Beelitz-Heilstatten hospital. Built at the end of the 1800s, it even hosted Adolf Hitler when his leg was damaged in 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Today, parts of the complex remain open to the public. However, most areas were abandoned after the Soviets withdrew in 1995.

These sea forts were constructed in 1942. Originally intended to protect the UK during WWII, they were situated on the Thames and Mersey. Less than 10 years later, all of these forts were shut down. For a while, they were used by people to broadcast illegal radio stations, but that also stopped in time.

Built in 1913, this train station was once the pride of the Midwest. But as the city’s economics began to crumble, so too did the station itself. It was closed in 1988 and still stands tall, although empty.

This secret gorgeous yet somehow scary subway station lies under the City Hall in New York City. It was a highly anticipated project due to its ‘prime real estate’ location, and so much effort was put into its initial designs. Its twists and turns made it unsafe for newer trains to navigate. The station was subsequently closed in 1945.

Deep in Sorrento, Italy, sits this wheat mill. According to reports, it was abandoned in 1866 and has been left untouched ever since. When Tasso Square was built, it became isolated from the sea, making it inoperable due to the important rise in humidity levels.

This old theatre in Massachusetts has serious ghost vibes. It opened its doors in 1912 and operated all the way through to 1959. Now 60 years later, nonprofits have gathered in Bedford to try and raise money to renovate the building, which is taking up space in the community.

Source: Editor Choice