They used to be full of life. Today, however, they are completely abandoned.
These are villages and cities of Europe, which have been completely surrendered to nature, in the absence of man.
Each one of course, for a different reason, although the result is no different. It is almost identical.
Oradour-Sur-Glane, France
The ruins of this small village in France stand upright to commemorate the horrors of World War II. The village has remained almost intact since June 10, 1944, when the Nazi SS exterminated the entire local population.
Wharram Percy, United Kingdom
The medieval settlement is located in Yorkshire. Today, there stands only one building, which was built by the Percy family. All the rest have been torn down or collapsed, surrendering to the wear and tear of time. The local population, after all, left the area around 1,500 AD, seeking their fortune in the developing cities of England.
Belchite, Spain
The village was for weeks the scene of fierce clashes between Democrats and Franco Fascists during the Spanish Civil War. Eventually, Franco’s troops came to dominate in 1939. Since then, no one has chosen to live in this village, which is located south of Zaragoza, in northeastern Spain.
Craco, Italy
In the north of Italy is one of the most impressive abandoned cities in the world. Residents fled the area due to landslides in the 1960s. In 1980 a strong earthquake shook the latter.
Pyramiden, Norway
Within the Arctic Circle, the Pyramiden was once a site of intense mining activity, attracting workers from various parts of the world. In 1927 it was sold to Russia, thus acquiring a Soviet style. In 1998 all mining operations were stopped and the place was completely deserted.
Pripyat, Ukraine
On April 27, 1986, some 50,000 people were forced to flee their homes after the devastating Chernobyl nuclear explosion. At the beginning of 2020, the temporary return of some was allowed for the first time, in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the city.
Varosia, Cyprus
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Cyprus until 1974 and the Turkish invasion. The Greek Cypriots were forced to leave, with the UN deciding to close the city until the Cyprus issue is resolved.
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