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Deserted 19th Century Military Castle @ Hungary
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated
Built in the 19th Century, one of the largest barracks of the Austro-Hungarian
monarchy's military is now a deserted ruin. During World War I, it held a POW
prison. The Nazis took over during World War II. After the war, the Soviet army
moved in until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990. It was rumoured that the
troops stripped the building of any valuables they could find on the way out.
Hungary | 2024
14 Sep 2024
Deserted Century-old @ Hungary
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: Dilapidated
Built in the early 1920s, the 500 sq metre villa is located on a 32,626 sq metre
plot of parkland. It operated as a sanatorium from the 1960s until 1989 when it
became private. In 2001, the new owner wanted to turn it into a boarding house.
Accordingly, the transformation began, but the plan was abandoned in mid-2000s.
Currently, the are signs of renovation at the attic with a modern roof. An
interesting graffiti is found at the back entrance.
Hungary | 2024
13 Sep 2024
Deserted Elclectic Spa @ Hungary
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated
Opened in the 1977 with a 1,300-metre-deep thermal well, the eclectic spa/pool complex
in Hungary was very popular and can accommodate 890 people. The arch design of the
entrance is well done. Built up a mountain side, it offers panoramic views of the
River Danube. There is a large outdoor swimming pool. It has been deserted since
2007 and I'm surprised to see a few horses there.
Hungary | 2024
12 Sep 2024
Reserved by Mary Ho
"Reserved", a mural by local artist Mary Ho at Jockey Club Creative Art Centre.
Shek Kip Mei . Hong Kong | 2024
11 Sep 2024
Deserted Village House
A deserted 2-storey village house is constructed with red bricks. Access
to the first floor, is via flight of external stairs. It has been deserted for a while.
Furniture and personal items have been cleared.
Hong Kong | 2024
10 Sep 2024
Yim Liu Ha
Old street sign of Yim Liu Ha, one of the old areas in Sha Tau Kok, bordering
Shenzhen, Mainland China. Salt fields were historically farmed at Yim Liu Ha.
Around 1898, Hoklo fishermen from Chaoyang, Jieyang and Shanwei
moved to the Sha Tau Kok area and settled in Yim Liu Ha Village
At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Yim Liu Ha was 47.
Sha Tau Kok . Hong Kong | 2024
9 Sep 2024
Historic Shun Tak Kui
Shun Tak Kui, commonly known as Big Leung House, was built in 1934, which
took over 2 years and $20,000 to complete. Located in Shung Ching San Tsuen,
Sap Pat Heung, Yuen Long, it is a villa built by Hakka Indonesian overseas
Chinese Leung Kan-sen. It was listed as a Grade I historic building in 2009.
The mansion is a 2-house 2-storey rectangular residential building with a central
open courtyard. In 1936 and 1956 respectively, single-storey wings were added
to the left and right sides. It covers an area of over 1,000 square metres
and consists of 32 large rooms. The solid structural walls are built with lime-
mixed cement, and 2 columns support for rafters and Chinese-style
tiled sloping roof.
Yuen Long . Hong Kong | 2024
8 Sep 2024
Coast Park Pier
Coast Par Pier is located along the Cheung Sha Wan promenade, a newly
refurbished stretch of waterfront in West Kowloon. The site is a mix
of old and new, with the pier situated in between new residential and
commercial development to the northwest and the more industrial wholesale
food market to the southeast. It is part of a larger waterfront upgrade.
Cheung Sha Wan . Hong Kong | 2024
7 Sep 2024
Deserted Haunted Villa from 1920s
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated
Built in 1927 in Classical Revival architecture with symmetrical plan. An imposing
entrance gives access to a large central reception hall with rooms on either
side in the Palladian style. The side rooms extend to the rear as wings to
form a three-sided courtyard.
A staircase gives access to the upper floor. A classical red-brick facade featuring
white painted columns, balustrades, and window surrounds, is a style popular in
Edwardian times. A segmental pediment surrounds the projecting central bay
over the entrance porch, and a domed cupola is situated on the flat roof
behind the pediment. The first floor has shuttered windows. A European-
style fountain stands in front.
The mansion was owned by a rich Choi family. After the death of the owner in
1944, the family members moved away and the house was deserted, falling into
disrepair. It is said that 7 people were drowned there and it is haunted. Rumour
has it that during the night, people heard women screaming and crying.
It was rated as a Grade I historic building in 2007 and then Grade II in 2010.
Hong Kong | 2024
6 Sep 2024
Deserted Army Barracks from 1930s
Paper figurine funeral offerings discovered at ex-British army barracks during
"Ghost Month". There are over 40 buildings in the barracks which were built
in 1890-1939. Some of them have fireplaces. The site has been deserted long
before the 1997 handover. This block was used as a former soldiers' quarters.
The interior has been mostly cleared. It is rated a Grade II historic building.
Hong Kong | 2024
5 Sep 2024
Abandoned Minibuses
A number of minibuses are abandoned near a construction site in northern
New Territories. One of their windshields is completely broken with
vines overgrowing inside.
Hong Kong | 2024
4 Sep 2024
Grass Island
Grass Island, aka Tap Mun, is a sleepy fishing village off of Sai Kung, popular
for day trips. You will find lush green meadows, crystal clear waters,
delicious seafood, urban cattle and a 400 year-old Tin Hau Temple. 1.5 hour
by ferry from Ma Liu Shui (near University Station) or 30 minutes from
Wong Shek Pier, the island is a memorable outing for city dwellers.
Grass Island . Hong Kong | 2024
3 Sep 2024
Deserted Century-old Bunker
Rating: ⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: Dilapidated
The underground bunker is part of a battery built in 1903 for coastal defence,
probably used for ordinance storage. A vintage welding helmet mask is found
near the front gate inside the entrance. It is full of metal racks
suitable for storage. Pitch dark inside.
Hong Kong | 2024
2 Sep 2024
Deserted Village Mansion with Pipas
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Still standing
The 2-storey tastefully decorated mansion belonged to a vice principal of
a secondary school. Furniture and personal items, including lots of books,
personal photos, at least 3 pipas (Chinese musical string instruments)
and a Chinese sword, are scattered throughout. The first floor has a
balcony. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1992.
Hong Kong | 2024
1 Sep 2024
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