20 Abandoned Cities from Around the World: Deserted Towns and Other Derelict Places

Posted on 07 July 2008 by admin

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From WebUrbanist:

There are many reasons why cities are abandoned; some, like the ghost towns of the American West, have become tourist destinations while others have been condemned or simply forgotten. These 20 abandoned cities of the world share an eerie, haunted quality that is part of what makes them so fascinating. For more amazing abandoned places by region visit the WebUrbanist abandonments archive.

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chinawebhosting

Great post! Deserted cities could be great historical destinations but if only the government will do something about it to improve and make that certain city livable again then probably it would become one progressive place in the world.
Seo Los Angeles

Been to an abandoned town once ain't I tell you it ain't pretty, not only is it abandoned but it is also very very dirty.
Boracay Beach Resort

I think that these towns have some kind of problems in them that is why they are deserted.
learnandmasterguitar

Great list. Although it is an abandoned place still its a place worth visiting for. Thanks for sharing.
sex_toys

Thanks for the really interesting list, despite the fact it's very sad. I would add one more place there- Chernobyl (80 miles north-west of Kiev)- it's still abandoned, and it's still hard to meet people on the streets of the town. One of the saddest places in the world.