Abandoned island

North Brother Island, East River, Bronx, NY.

Mothers loom large in several stand-up shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Jay Richardson finds out why

...in a good way. 👻

Entries ranged from ancient structures steeped in legend, to well-known, incredibly preserved historic sites around the world. Read on for our pick of the commended and winning entries.

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Ancient ruins, poppies & some highly interesting statues just a few miles from Mykonos

Off the coast of Northern Italy is a Venetian lagoon that has at its center a small island called Poveglia. In ancient times, it was also called Popilia.

Old pier in the Sunny Beach, Bulgaria.

Abandoned Seaview Hospital | Staten Island: Off the Beaten Path

Abandoned village in Gouqi Island...

Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.

Deserted abandoned gorg beach!

We can think that we're leaving our mark on the Earth as much as we want, but it's only temporary. With time, Mother Nature reclaims its lost territories and there's not much we can do about it. Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos of abandoned places, cars and even entire towns that are losing their battles against disappearing because of the force of nature, and you don't have to be an urban explorer to be moved by them. "By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food until you…

Découvrez Gunkanjima la « Battleship Island » ou « Ile fantôme » au large de Nagasaki, site industriel éphémère abritant autrefois les mines de charbon !