EXPLORING FORGOTTEN WORLDS

5 ABANDONED PLACES YOU CAN VISIT LEGALLY 

Published By Gurpreet Singh | 08 Apr, 2025
Discover these abandoned locations rich in history and mystery, including ghost towns and deserted islands, inviting adventurous visitors for unforgettable explorations in these time-frozen places.
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Here are some abandoned places you can visit legally:
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Pripyat, Ukraine

Pripyat, a former Soviet city, is now an eerie ghost town accessible through guided tours post-Chernobyl disaster.
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Kolmanskop, Namibia

Kolmanskop, an abandoned diamond mining town, features sand-filled buildings and guided tours of its eerie landscape.
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Hashima Island, Japan

Hashima, or "Battleship Island," was a thriving coal mining site until 1974, now an eerie, tourable, abandoned metropolis with history.
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Bannerman Castle, USA 

Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island, once an arms storage site, is now in ruins but open for guided tours showcasing history and scenery.
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Craco, Italy

Ancient village, abandoned by landslides and earthquakes, remains intact offering medieval streets, churches, and castle for history enthusiasts.
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