Stunning images of the world's abandoned castles
Majestic ruins
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Corfe Castle, Dorset, England
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Corfe Castle, Dorset, England
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Corfe Castle, Dorset, England
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Ogrodzieniec Castle, Podzamcze, Poland
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Ogrodzieniec Castle, Podzamcze, Poland
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Ogrodzieniec Castle, Podzamcze, Poland
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In 1973, the castle was opened to the public. It's only an hour’s drive from Krakow and worth a visit for its labyrinth of corridors and amazing views. If you love Netflix show The Witcher, based on books by the Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, you’ll recognise this magnificent castle featured in the series.
Ha Ha Tonka, Missouri, USA
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Ha Ha Tonka, Missouri, USA
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Ha Ha Tonka, Missouri, USA
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However, in the late 1970s, the state of Missouri bought the land and today the ghostly ruin has become a tourist attraction and a site for hiking and nature walks.
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Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, India
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Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, India
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Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, India
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Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, England
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Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, England
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Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, England
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Poenari Castle, Wallachia, Romania
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Poenari Castle, Wallachia, Romania
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The castle fell into disrepair after Vlad’s death and was in ruins by the 17th century. A landslide in 1888 and an earthquake in 1913 caused further damage but repairs were made and today, tourists are welcome – although those steps keep away all but the most determined.
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Castle of Montearagón, Huesca, Spain
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Castle of Montearagón, Huesca, Spain
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Dunamase Castle, County Laois, Ireland
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Dunamase Castle, County Laois, Ireland
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Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers, Les Trois-Moutiers, France
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Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers, Les Trois-Moutiers, France
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Spiš Castle, Žehra, Slovakia
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Spiš Castle, Žehra, Slovakia
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Kilchurn Castle, Lochawe, Scotland
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Kilchurn Castle, Lochawe, Scotland
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Around 1760, a violent storm raged and lightning struck the castle, irrevocably damaging the building. It was abandoned and left to rot and ruin.
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Kilchurn Castle, Lochawe, Scotland
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After Kilchurn became derelict, it proved a popular stop on the tourist trail. Eventually, the structure was handed to Historic Environment Scotland and is preserved as a romantic relic on the Scottish landscape.
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