RUINS OF THE PAST

5 CREEPIEST ABANDONED PLACES AROUND THE WORLD

Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 19 Feb, 2025
The world is home to many eerie and abandoned places, making them fascinating destinations for those intrigued by the supernatural.
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Here Are 5 Creepiest Abandoned Places Around the World:
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Pripyat, Ukraine

A catastrophic nuclear accident took place in Pripyat, causing numerous deaths from radiation-induced cancer. Although it is now open for tourists, officials estimate it to be uninhabitable for another 20,000 years.
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Kolmanskop, Namibia

Once a bustling town, Kolmanskop began to decline after the First World War. Today, this ghost town stands as a haunting yet captivating site, attracting photographers worldwide. 
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Chateau Miranda in Celles, Belgium

Built in 1866 in a neo-Gothic style, Miranda Castle in Celles was abandoned in 1991 due to high maintenance costs. Its eerie appearance has even earned it a feature in the American TV series Hannibal.
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Dhanushkodi, India

Dhanushkodi lies between India and Sri Lanka. Once a thriving town in Tamil Nadu, it was devastated by a cyclone in 1964 and has remained abandoned ever since.
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Garh Kundar, India

Kundar, a small village in Tikamgarh district near Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh, is home to the ruins of the historic Garh Kundar Fort, shrouded in eerie legends of being haunted and is now under consideration for restoration.
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