Trespassing Into History
You might say I'm a collector. I collect rare objects. Facts, stories...I travel the roads of Germany seeking its heart.
Featured Photo | June 15, 2025
"Time's ruins build eternity's mansions."
(James Joyce)
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The Forester's Cottage
There is almost no information about this abandoned small thatched house. The indications suggest that it used to be the forest ranger's cottage, but there is no proof to substantiate this assumption.... (more)
GALLERY UPDATE: Brick Factory P.
NEW PHOTOS ADDED!
The brickyard was built in 1882 and was closed down in 1928.
In 1968, three days before the official comissioning of the nearby town's first fire engine, the brick factory was devastated by a big fire.
Now, only a ruin remains of the beautiful red brick gothic building. It is really dangerous to enter and even if possible, there isn't much to see as most of the area has been reclaimed by nature. ...(more)
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New Video: Pithead of a Coal Mine | 06/2025
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Tour Report: Peenemünde Power Station
Published 2025-06-19
This decommissioned power plant on the island of Usedom is not an abandoned place. It is a museum. The power plant was built to supply the nearby oxygen factory with enough electricity to produce the fuel for Germany's A4 (V2) rockets. It is the last remaining complete building of the Peenemünde testing facilities and conveys the industrial character of work within the armaments projects. The entire building is designed as a freely accessible monument.....(more)
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Sieben verlassene Orte für Entdecker und Foto-Jäger
Bunkeranlagen, ein Tunnelportal wie aus einer anderen Welt, ein alter Steinbruch und der größte Galgen Deutschlands: In Hessen gibt es eine Reihe von Orten, die für Fans von Lost Places interessant sind. Diese Ausflugstipps sind sogar legal zu besichtigen.
Abandoned places in Île-de-France where time seems to have stood still
For lovers of urban exploration, these abandoned places are fascinating (and sometimes a little scary).
The world’s most breathtaking abandoned sites: From Pakistan’s Bibi Jawindi to Italy’s Palazzo Athena
Thomas Jonglez, founder of the publishing house bearing his name, curates the 10 most photogenic sites from his label’s latest compendium of urbex photography, ‘The Atlas of Abandoned Places.’ The book not only showcases stunning imagery but also serves as a plea to safeguard, protect, and preserve cultural heritage
Lost Places in Berlin – kennen Sie diese verlassenen Orte?
Schaurig schön: In Berlin gibt es zahlreiche düstere Orte, die einem den Atem rauben. t-online zeigt Ihnen die interessantesten Lost Places in der Hauptstadt.