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 Deserted Seaview Villa in Macau An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa. Built in 2009, the Villa has a nett area of 4500 sq ft with 3000 sq ft of garden, including 4 bedrooms, garage and expansive seaview. One minute to beach. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture has been mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Macau | 2023 31 Aug 2023  Deserted Hakka Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Hakka village house. The house is located in a walled Hakka village, the oldest of its kind in the northeastern New Territories. The entire village is mostly deserted, and home to the Yeung and Li ancestral halls, both Grade III historic buildings. The traditional pitched tile roof gives a classic and antique feel. Furniture is scattered throughout. This house has been deserted for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 30 Aug 2023  Deserted Village House with Piano An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. There are 2 buildings in the compound. The main building has 3 rooms and 2 sofas in front under a canopy. One room has a piano and many suitcases. There are 2 Sony TVs in the second room. The second building houses a washing machine and hot water shower facilities. Furniture is scattered throughout. This house has been deserted for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 29 Aug 2023  18th Century Brandenburg Gate of Berlin Constructed between 1788 and 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was Berlin's first Greek revival building. Designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, architect to the Prussian court, it was inspired by the monumental gateway at the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens. The Gate is 26 m high, 65.5 m long and 11 m deep, and supported by two rows of six Doric columns. Berlin . Germany | 2023 28 Aug 2023  Dresden Royal Castle Dresden's extraordinary Renaissance Royal Palace (Dresdner Residenzschloss), home to its Saxon rulers from 1485 to 1918, now shelters multiple precious collections – including the unmissable Green Vault, a real-life Aladdin's Cave spilling over with precious objects wrought from gold, ivory, silver, diamonds and jewels. It is known for the different architectural styles employed, from Baroque to Neo-renaissance. Dresden . Germany | 2023 27 Aug 2023  Opulent Hamburg City Hall Built from 1886 to 1897, Hamburg’s baroque Rathaus (City Hall) in Altstadt (Old Town) is one of Europe's most opulent, and is renowned for its Emperor's Hall and Great Hall. The inner courtyard is decorated with a Hygieia fountain. Hygieia as the goddess of health and hygiene in Greek mythology and its surrounding figures represents the power and pureness of the water. Hamburg . Germany | 2023 26 Aug 2023  Cologne Cathedral in Germany At 157 m (515 ft), the Cologne Cathedral (Kolner Dom) is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, the second tallest church in Europe after Ulm Minst, and the third tallest church of any kind in the world. Construction of the Gothic masterpiece began in 1248 but the 2 towers were only completed in 1880. During the 1950s, the cathedral was renovated following heavy bombing during WWII. All of the stained glass windows cover the area of 90,000 sq ft. It is named a UN World Heritage in 1996. Cologne . Germany | 2023 25 Aug 2023  Deserted Century-Old Shipwreck since 1970s in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a abandoned shipwreck. Launched in 1914, the 60-metre barge was shipwrecked during a collision in a thick fog in 1975. The other boat was capsized. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 24 Aug 2023  Deserted Guesthouse After Fire in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted guesthouse. The 2-storey guesthouse is located in a major city near a mini-golf facilities. There is evidence of a fire and the reception area is totally charred. It is not clear whether the fire is the cause of its shutdown or occurred afterwards. Furniture and personal items, including many vinyl records, are scattered. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 23 Aug 2023  Deserted Century-old Villa in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa. Built in 1890-91, the villa is located in the former East Germany (German Democratic Republic or GDR). Designed in Neo-Renaissance style, it is one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the area. it is surrounded by an English landscape garden. The villa has 66 rooms, all in a dilapidated state and cleared of furniture as the villa has been deserted since 1995. The garden has also become overgrown since then. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 22 Aug 2023  Rococo Chinese House in Potsdam Germany The Rococo Chinese pavillion in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany, embraces chinoiserie fashion. Life-sized, golden figures can be found outside. There are fairytale-like Chinese musicians and tea- drinking men and women with exotic character that blend well with the columns in the shape of golden palm trees. The walls of the interior are adorned with gilded consoles on which porcelain objects are displayed. The large ceiling painting presents an exuberant Chinese social gathering depicted in an illusional architectural setting. This German perception of Chinese architecture in the 18th Century is the most photographed building in the park. Potsdam . Germany | 2023 21 Aug 2023  Deserted Iraqi Embassy in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Iraqi Embassy. The former Iraqi Embassy to East Germany (German Democratic Republic or GDR) was built in 1974. In October 1990, the German unification took place and in January 1991 the new government ordered embassy staff to leave. It has been deserted since while still enjoying diplomatic immunity. Sadly the embassy has been looted and everything had been cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 20 Aug 2023  Deserted Rubber Factory from 1950s in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted rubber factory. The factory was founded in 1870 and moved into this site in 1954. For a long time, more than 1,000 workers were employed. It was closed and became deserted in 2009 when it was relocated to a modern facitities. Furniture and fixtures have been cleared and many graffiti are on the walls. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 19 Aug 2023  Deserted Century-old Circus Theatre in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted theatre. The round steel skeleton building was completed in 1891 for a circus in a plot area around 3050 sq m. It is 24 metre high. In 1904, it was converted into a theatre. Operas, tragedies, revues and so-called "moral plays" were performed there. In the 1920s, numerous plays with political and historical content were added. The demolition of some outbuildings began in 2021 due to the risk of collapse. Currently, only the steel framework remains. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 18 Aug 2023  Deserted Millionaire's Villa From1960 in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa. Built in 1860, the 3- storey mansion with 2 levels of basement stands on a plot of 40,000 sq m. There is a large pool in the basement, one in the garden, several spacious bedrooms and even an elevator that took you directly to each of the 3 floors. The most extraordinary feature is the nuclear protection bunker in the basement. 1.5 m thick reinforced concrete walls should ensure that no radiation can get inside the bunker with separate rooms for supplies and living. Since the death of the owner's widow in 1999, the building has been deserted and is now heavily damaged by vandalism. The walls are covered with graffiti. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 17 Aug 2023  Deserted Century-old Haunted Villa in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa. Built around 1880, the 3-storey mansion with 2 levels of basement is now in a dilapidated state. It is rumoured to be haunted. Among other things, there is talk of strange light phenomena, a found tombstone or deaths in the building. It is said that all previous owners committed suicide on the second floor of the building. During the Second World War, forced laborers were also held here. After the war, a former Nazi judge secured the right to live in the villa until he committed suicide on the second floor in 1962. The walls are covered with graffiti. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 16 Aug 2023  Palace Square of Wiesbaden The Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) and the Marktkirche (Protestant Market Church) in the Schlossplatz (Palace Square or Castle Square), which is the centre of the historic Old Town of Wiesbaden, Germany. The square gets its name from the Stadtschloss, the royal residence of the Dukes of Nassau located on the north side of the square. Wiesbaden . Germany | 2023 15 Aug 2023  Abandoned Radio Mast from 1930s in Germany An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned Radio mast. Built in 1934, the radio mast was a lattice transmitter that was used for medium-wave broadcasting. It was demolished in 1945 during the Second World War by the retreating German troops using explosives. It is covered with graffiti inside and outside. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except pictures, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Germany | 2023 14 Aug 2023  Romerberg of Frankfurt The Römerberg is the historic heart of Frankfurt, Germany, and since the High Middle Ages the centre of the Altstadt (old town). The area's historical buildings include the city hall, the Römer, and the Fountain of Justice. Frankfurt . Germany | 2023 13 Aug 2023  Exploring Deserted Seaside Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted villa. The villa is 3-storeys high, with a ladder to the roof outside the top floor. The lighting, window grilles, stair railings and floor tiles in the whole house are very beautiful. Personal belongings and broken furniture are scattered in the house, and some windows were broken. This house has been abandoned for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 12 Aug 2023  Lighthouse from 1870s on Deserted Island An avid urban explorer ventures onto a deserted island. The lighthouse started operation on 1875. It is a 12-metre high small circular tower constructed of granite. Its doorway features projected rock-faced quoins. There are 2 cross-shaped openings on its wall for ventilation and lighting inside. The openings resemble gun-posts like those found in mediaeval European castles. It is the second oldest lighthouse in Hong Kong. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 11 Aug 2023  Deserted Century-old Underground Reservoir An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted underground reservoir. Completed in 1895, the Romanesque underground reservoir has a capacity of 182,600 gallons. Built before the Bishop Hill Underground Reservoir, it has a similar design with colonaded granite pillars, and red brick arches with concrete floors and walls. It’s hybrid concrete-and-brick construction is an intriguing hallmark referencing antique Roman aqueducts, tanks and cisterns.It became deserted in 1934 after a newer reservoir with a larger capacity was commissioned. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 10 Aug 2023  Most Haunted Deserted Upscale Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into Hong Kong’s most haunted deserted villa. This multi-storey mansion, a Grade I historic building, is located in the most upscale district on Hong Kong Island. Built in the 1920s, its exterior is the classic grey cinder block of the era. Perched on the hills, it enjoys panoramic view of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour. It is said that the original owner went bankrupt and the second owner died in the house. It is rumoured that 7 Catholic nuns were decapitated here during the Japanese occupation and neighbours regularly complain about peculiar sounds. A woman who lived here in the 70s said she often saw a ‘ghost child’ with thick matted hair and wearing a white lace nightgown and heard her crying. Graffiti is found all over the building, inside and out. Access to the roof is no longer possible as the ladder is wrapped in razor-wire. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 9 Aug 2023  Leah Frolics at Nam Sang Wai Leah, an avid hiker, frolics at Nam Sang Wai, a wetland area with deserted fishponds, farmland, a wooden bridge, a deserted house and a pretty eucalyptus tree-lined path. A short hand-rowed ferry ride connects the area across the river with Ho Pui Village in Yuen Long. It is a great nature area for picnic, bike ride, walks and bird watching. Hong Kong | 2023 8 Aug 2023  Abandoned House in Wetland An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned house. The 2-storey house, surrounded by tall grass, is located in a wetland area. A metal staircase provides access to the upper floor. The kitchen is in the ground floor. There are lots of graffiti throughout. A number of movies had been shot here. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 7 Aug 2023  Deserted Hostel from 1980s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted hostel. The hostel opened in 1983 and covers an area of about 3,500 square metres. It consists of 3 two-storey buildings, which are characterized by white exterior walls and triangular roofs made of red tiles. The exterior stairs provide access to the first floor and there is a barbecue site. The design won the "1984 Hong Kong Institute of Architects President's Award". It provided 88 places, free of charge but without TV, computer, air conditioner and fan, and only a few places in the hostel have electric lighting, the purpose is to let the residents live a simple life. Due to inconvenient transportation, limited facilities and there was only 1 staff to maintain the operation, patronage was low. It was closed in 2011 and deserted since. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 6 Aug 2023  Exploring Abandoned Hospital from 1950s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted nurses' dormitory for a hospital. Built in 1955, it was a non-profit private hospital. The hospital's services included a large number of specialties which covered a broad area of medicine. At its height, the hospital carried out 60% of Hong Kong's abortions. It was closed in 2012 following some disputes since 2009. Many pieces of expensive medical equipment, documents and other echoes of the building's history lay discarded. Urban exploration is based on the principles of only taking pictures, leaving no traces, and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 5 Aug 2023  Cha Kwo Ling - the Last Urban Village Cha Kwo Ling, the shanty town near Yau Tong in East Kowloon, is one of the last remaining urban villages in Hong Kong. It was once home to about 10,000 villagers in its heyday, when granite quarrying was a major industry in Hong Kong. Sitting below the green hill facing the harbour, the Hakka village of Cha Kwo Ling has over 400 years of history, thriving long before this part of Kowloon and the New Territories were leased to Britain in 1899. Since 2011, a number of government plans were released to replace Cha Kwo Ling village with a high density housing development. In 2021, plans were announced to erect 6 residential towers at the site and demolishing the existing village in 2 years’ time. Cha Kwo Ling . Hong Kong | 2023 4 Aug 2023  Vital Signs Exhibition at Tai Kwun Vital Signs, an exhibition exploring the neon heritage of Hong Kong's vibrant streetscapes, by Tai Kwun and Tetra Neon Exchange. The exhibition pays homage to the skill, audacity, and can-do mindset that define this vibrant art form, inviting contemporary artisans to follow in the footsteps of pioneering neon masters. Over 20 conserved and recommissioned neon signs are on public display for the first time at the Duplex Studio in Block 01, plus a transformed electrified streetscape of 5 authentic and original Hong Kong neon signs at the Laundry Steps. From June 30 to September 3 at Tai Kwun. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2023 3 Aug 2023  Cosplayer Revels at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2023 A cosplayer, amongst hundreds, dresses up and revels at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2023 in Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wanchai on Tuesday. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2023 2 Aug 2023  Deserted Chapel from 1950s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted chapel. Built in 1952, the Christian chapel is in up the hills serving Mainland Chinese immigrants who had settled in the nearby village following the Chinese Civil War. It was closed in 1976 when the villagers moved out after being out of work. Furniture, fixtures and personal items are scattered throughout. The area is infested with lots of spiders and webs. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. 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