Europe

Fredriksten Fortress | Memorial to Scandinavian Military

The Fredriksten Fortress, a famous Norwegian historical monument, was built in compliance with an express royal order. It took 40 years to build the fortress, with the construction work starting in 1661 and ending in 1701.

The idea behind the fortress was to reinforce security at the volatile Swedish-Norwegian border. The fortress is located in Halden, a Norwegian border town that neighbors Sweden. The once battle fortress is now a memorial to Scandinavian military operations.

Abandoned Medieval Utstein Monastery in Norway

Just east of the UK, along the southern shore of the island Klosterøy, lies the secluded Utstein monastery. The island is a mere 1.7 square… Read More »Abandoned Medieval Utstein Monastery in Norway

Arnfinn Nesset House: Home of the Serial Killer

The Arnfinn Nesset House is a long-abandoned residence that tourists stumbled upon while on a road trip in Norway in 2016. But the Arnfinn Nesset… Read More »Arnfinn Nesset House: Home of the Serial Killer

Old Red Iron – An Abandoned Railway Bridge in Waterford

Old Red Iron is the local name given to the railway bridge which spanned the river Suir in Waterford. It was abandoned in 1995.

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.

The Tancodrom Oradea military base in Romania

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 EU in 2007.

Mount Elliot Bridge and Tunnel – An Abandoned Railway Line in Ireland

The Mount Elliot Bridge and Tunnel are both part of an abandoned railway line that ran from Waterford City to New Ross.

Killucan Canal Barge – Abandoned On The Royal Canal

Killucan was once a busy spot on the Royal Canal however as transport moved to other means, many canal barges, including this one, became abandoned.

Aldgate East – An Abandoned London Underground Station

The original Aldgate East opened in 1884 but when the London Underground system was expanded, the entire station was moved 150 metres east.