GOORAMA!

It was opened in 1904 and closed in 1945 as barely anyone ever used it.

Built for US military officers in the 70s, construction stopped in the 80s when funds dried up.

Formerly a Disney wildlife attraction, rumor has it that it was closed down when deadly bacteria was found in the surrounding water.

Originally part of an international route between France and Spain, an accident in the 70s destroyed a local bridge and severed rail links between the nations.

Once a thriving town housing over 5000 miners, it was abandoned when petrol replaced coal as Japan’s primary fuel source.

This American Ocean Liner wrecked in 1994 after half a century of service.

Founded 1,300 years ago the city has been underwater for 53 years since the Xin’an River Hydro Plant flooded the area

Intended to be the largest amusement park in the eastern hemisphere, financial issues prevented its completion. Today, farmers tend the land.

Built in 1928 for rich tourists to visit the local waterfall, the waterfall became contaminated and led to the eventual abandonment of the remote hotel.

This small playground opened in the 50s and closed right after the turn of the century.

Built in 1913, this was the tallest station in the world. The railway closed in the 80s and renovation plans have failed.

At over 13,000 miles long it is hard to maintain every portion of the wall and some parts have fallen into disrepair.

Built off the coast of England during World War II for coastal protection, these forts are now abandoned.

A favorite among ghost hunters, this castle was first built by people fleeing the French revolution. After that it was used an orphanage during the World Wars and then it was left abandoned.

Formerly fought over by both Japan and Russia, today the island sits uninhabited between the two nations.

Originally built by a wealthy aristocrat to store surplus ammunition after America’s war with Spain, the ammunition exploded and the place has been abandoned ever since.

Built right under Mt Fuji this theme park lasted only 10 years before it was shutdown. Its ruins remain until today.

Built in 1869 and closed in 1995 most of the patients in this insane asylum died within its walls.

After the Chernobyl Reactor meltdown the city was abandoned due to nuclear fallout and it will probably remain abandoned for quite some time to come.

This massive hole was dug by Stalin in order to mine for diamonds. It was proved too difficult to continue mining, however, and efforts were eventually abandoned.

A testament to North Korea’s insanity, construction began during a famine. Not surprisingly the building was never finished although they did eventually manage to coat it with glass to make it look more presentable.