Every abandoned building has a story about how it got that way, whether it's an urban legend or the truth.
Rotting, crumbling, or completely invaded by nature, abandoned buildings can be as creepy as they are fascinating.
From ancient ruins uncovered underneath ash to mental hospitals that have been left to rot, we've rounded up 50 abandoned buildings around the world and the history behind them.
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The Pontiac Silverdome, Michigan
The Pontiac Silverdome was once home to major events like the Super Bowl and concerts by The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. However, since the Detroit Lions left back in 2002 it has been empty and abandoned. It is now in the process of being demolished.
Graun Church Tower, Lake Reschen, Italy
Graun Church on Lake Reschen in South Tyrol, Italy, was once a regular Italian church. However, an artificial lake was built in 1950 in order to provide the town with electricity, drowning the historic church.
Today, all that remains visible is the church's bell tower, which looks as though it's floating in the middle of the lake.
Ross Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Vegetation has all but consumed the remains of the the island, which was once referred to as the "Paris of the East."
In its prime, it was home to British government officials, as well as a penal settlement set up after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The British residents made it their home with extravagant dance halls, bakeries, clubs, pools, and gardens, until 1941 brought an earthquake and an invasion by the Japanese. Ross Island was then alternately claimed by the Japanese and British until 1979, when the island was given to the Indian Navy, which established a small base there.
Today, tour groups visit the island almost every day.
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