Old Red Iron is the local name given to this bridge which spans the river Suir in Waterford. Originally built in 1906, it was closed in 1995.
Welcome to World Abandoned
Every abandoned place tells a story. Visit forgotten places from all corners of the globe to discover the history of these fascinating locations.
Theme parks, airports, stadiums, hotels, shopping malls and even entire cities. Some remain abandoned, being reclaimed by the elements while some have been demolished with little remaining beyond the pictures and videos you see here.
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Abandoned locations can be found across the world – on all 7 continents and in every country.
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Budva Mansion – Abandoned House in Montenegro
Budva is a town in Montenegro which is a popular tourist resort in the summer months. There are many large coastal mansions, some of which are abandoned.
Caldwell House – An Abandoned Scottish Manor House
Caldwell House was built sometime between 1770 and 1773 and remained with family until 1993 when it was abandoned.
Route 66 Museum – The History of America’s Most Famous Road
The Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma tells the fascinating story of America's most iconic road and the towns left behind when it was abandoned.
Cass Technical High School – An Abandoned School in Detroit
Cass Technical High School was once regarded as one of Detroit's landmarks but the facilities became dated and the building was demolished.
Tancodrom – Abandoned Tank Base in Oradea, Romania
Tancodrom Oradea was a tank base used by the Communist regime in Romania. It remained in operation until the country entered the European Union in 2007.
Metropolitan State Hospital – An Abandoned Mental Institution in Massachusetts
Once regarded at the most modern mental facility in the USA, the Metropolitan State Hospital was closed in 1992 and was later demolished.
Danvers State Hospital – An Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital
Danvers State Hospital was a mental institution opened in 1878 in the town formerly known as Salem Village, the site of the legendary Salem Witch Trials.
Aiden Lair – An Abandoned Lodge in New York State
Aiden Lair is an abandoned lodge in upstate New York. It played an important part in the story of Theodore Roosevelt being sworn in as president!