Swimming Complex “Red Banner” (also called “Red Flag”) in Sofia, Bulgaria is a vast sports centre that has been abandoned since 2012.
abandoned places Blog Posts
Soviet Sanatoriums in Tskaltubo, Georgia
Exploring Georgia’s abandoned Soviet sanatoriums in Tskaltubo. At the height of the USSR, a popular spa town, and now a playground for urban explorers.
Abandoned Armenia: The former Palace of Culture in Jermuk
Exploring the abandoned former Palace of Culture in Jermuk in Armenia, and other remnants from Jermuk’s Soviet past, with a map of locations.
Abandoned Abkhazia: Thermal Power Plant in Tkvarcheli
Visiting an abandoned thermal Power Plant in Tkvarcheli. This ruined power plant in Abkhazia is among our most interesting urban explorations.
Abandoned Georgia: Former Pioneer Palace in Chiatura
The abandoned former Pioneer Palace in Chiatura, Georgia. The story behind and photos of the abandoned palace for young pioneers in Chiatura.
Abandoned Croatia: former Separation Mine in Potpićan
Visiting the abandoned Separation Mine in Potpićan in Croatia. Close to pretty Labin, the former mine was once part of Istria’s coal mining industry.
Eerie photos of 10 abandoned hotels in the Balkans
Photos of eerie abandoned hotels and resorts in the Balkans. Some of the most evocative abandoned hotels and resorts in former Yugoslavia.
Abandoned Armenia: old amusement park in Dilijan
Photographs of an old abandoned amusement park in Dilijan, Armenia. We came across these rusting playground rides in Dilijan city park in 2018.
In Photos: Abandoned cars and other forsaken forms of transport
Photos abandoned cars and other battered vehicles. The faded beauty of neglected vehicles from the UK to Thailand, and Kyrgyzstan to Cuba.
Abandoned Croatia: Haludovo Palace Hotel on Krk Island
The abandoned Haludovo Palace Hotel on Krk Island and a look at the history behind the Penthouse Adriatic Club. Part of our Abandoned Croatia series.
Abandoned Croatia: Villa Izvor in Plitvice Lakes National Park
The abandoned Villa Izvor, Tito’s summer house, is located deep in the forest above Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, unknown to most tourists.
Abandoned Abkhazia: Former Medical Centre in Sukhumi
Exploring an abandoned former Medical Centre in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. Get off the beaten path in the Caucasus where the urbexing options are endless.