10 Abandoned Luxury Mansions Around The World

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 16, 2023

Buzludzha Monument, Bulgaria

This abandoned monument, resembling a spaceship, was built during the Communist era. It served as a meeting place for the Bulgarian Communist Party but has been abandoned since the fall of Communism in 1989.

Moorehall

Located in County Mayo, Ireland, Moorehall is a historic mansion steeped in both beauty and tragedy. Built in the 1790s by the esteemed Moore family, it served as their family home for generations.

Villa de Leyva Fossil, Colombia

This mansion was built by a wealthy Colombian family in the 1900s. It features fossilized remains of marine animals on its exterior walls. The mansion has been abandoned and is now a tourist attraction.

Salve Mater Sanatorium, Belgium

Located near the city of Lier, this former sanatorium treated tuberculosis patients in the early 20th century. It closed in the 1970s and has been left abandoned ever since.

Kupari, Croatia

Kupari was once a luxurious resort complex along the Adriatic coast. It consisted of several grand hotels, but during the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s, the area was heavily damaged and has remained abandoned since then.

Canfranc Railway Station, Spain

This majestic railway station in the Pyrenees Mountains was built in the late 19th century. It was a bustling international transportation hub until a train derailment in 1970 led to its closure. The station has since been abandoned.

Hacienda Sac Chich, Mexico

This former henequen plantation mansion in the Yucatan Peninsula reflects the grandeur of the past. After the henequen industry collapsed, the mansion was left deserted and now stands as a haunting relic.

Moganshan Villas, China

Located near Shanghai, these villas were built by wealthy foreigners in the early 20th century as summer retreats. After World War II, they fell into disrepair and were abandoned. They have recently gained attention as a popular tourist spot.

Palácio Nacional da Pena, Portugal

Situated in Sintra, this opulent palace was constructed in the 19th century. It served as a royal residence but has been abandoned since the Portuguese monarchy was abolished in 1910. The palace is now a popular tourist attraction.

Château de Noisy, Belgium

Also known as Château Miranda, this castle was built in the 19th century for the Liedekerke-Beaufort family. The magnificent neogothic structure features turrets, towers, and a grand staircase. It served as a home, school, and holiday retreat before being abandoned in the 1990s.

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