Seven Abandoned But Eye-catching Places to Visit

The Dhaka Times Desk Traveling or going out for adventure is the eternal addiction of people. There is no end to see in this world. All around the world, one feels, “Sigh, there is still so much to see!” Let's have a look at those remote areas of the world where you cannot go but its natural beauty will pull you strongly.

Christ of the Abyss, San Fruttoso, Italy:

It is a bronze statue of Jesus submerged in water. If there are statues of this same style around the world, the original is located in the Mediterranean near San Frutto, between Camogli and Portofino. The two and a half meter tall statue was installed on August 22, 1954 at a depth of 17 meters in the ocean. However, the statue suffered some damage in 2003, but it was rebuilt in 2004. Read Wikipedia for more details.

Kolmanskop is an abandoned town in the Namib Desert, a few kilometers from the southern Namibian port city of Lüderitz. The town was named after Johnnie Coleman, a truck driver who abandoned his oxcart on a small dune opposite the town during a hurricane. The once small but bustling city is now quite popular as a tourist destination. Read more on Wikipedia.

Built in 1981 in Naples, Florida, these fancy houses may not last much longer due to lack of repair. A dome owner tries to repair but has to face various fines and bureaucratic complications. Details here.

An abandoned medieval village located in Basilicata. The village is surrounded by rolling hills surrounded by wheat fields. Wikipedia for details.

It is a 14th century castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. The castle was built by Sir Edward Dallingridge with the permission of King Richard II to repel French attacks in 1385 during the Hundred Years' War. Its structure and its setting amidst an artificial reservoir indicate that defense as well as aesthetics were kept in mind in the construction of the fort. Wiki for details.

It is the largest Hindu temple and largest religious structure in the world. It was established in the early 12th century by the Khmer king Suryavarman II at the then Yashodharapur (present-day Anchor). Anchor Wat was dedicated to Vishnu breaking the tradition of Shiva worship. Since its inception, it has maintained its importance as a religious place of worship, first for Hindus and later for Buddhists. It is one of the best examples of early Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, has a place on the country's national flag, and has become a major tourist attraction in the country. Read more on Wikipedia.