14 Abandoned Cities With Eerily Beautiful Architecture

Photo: Bath House No 8 in Tskaltubo, Georgia – September 11, 2024. Photo credit: Bruno Rijsman via Flickr. CC BY-SA 2.0. Article by Kieron Marchese and Amelia Mularz. Architectural Digest – August 25, 2025.

Across the world, bustling towns and vibrant metropolises have been left eerily deserted, some seemingly overnight. These abandoned cities, which were once vibrant communities, now offer a glimpse into the past—and historic sites as such are both a photographer’s paradise and a potential tourist’s haunting experience. Whether nestled in lush forests or barren deserts, these towns bear the scars of time, showcasing human ingenuity while reminding us of the inevitability of decay. […]

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