Welcome to Abandoned World Photography
Welcome to Abandoned World Photography, a collection of urbex videography and photography that takes you on an incredible journey back centuries through time, exploring the world’s forgotten corners.
I am an Irish photographer who has travelled far and wide, capturing the beauty and decay of abandoned buildings in Australia, the UK, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. From eerie, forgotten hospitals to derelict factories and ruined castles, I have been passionate about bringing these often-overlooked beauties back to life through my lens for the past 11 years.
Join me on a journey through time and discover the beauty and mystery of the world’s abandoned buildings.
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Hospitals & Asylums
Once in a while, an abandoned site I visit turns out to be a museum of modern art. This massive, derelict military hospital, perched
An Abandoned Spain Sanatorium in Barcelona The abandoned Sanatorio Antituberculoso in Barcelona, Spain, is so unique looking it would catch anyone’s eye, not just
Built in 1909, the abandoned Heatherside Hospital in County Cork, Ireland, operated as a tuberculosis sanatorium until 1957. After that, it was used as
The Oldest Abandoned Asylum in Connaught, Ireland Throughout the early to mid-1800s, there was a rapid growth in the development of mental asylums worldwide,
Constructed in 1906, this single-storey limestone and iron house is historically significant for its Australian Victorian-Georgian style of architecture, which can be seen by
Finding the abandoned Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) in Perth, Western Australia was a pure fluke. I had originally gone out with the
The abandoned Swan District Hospital and Asylum in Perth, Western Australia was under Australian media scrutiny in 2011 when a nurse allegedly threw a
The abandoned Regis Aged Care Facility in Perth, is situated in a remarkably interesting location. Dating back to 1905, the large site, bordered by
From 1907 to 1919, over 1000 Aboriginal men and women suspected of having venereal diseases were rounded up from across Western Australia and marched,
On the same day that I explored and photographed the abandoned Broadway Hotel in Brisbane, I almost managed to document the Wacol Mental Asylum in
Delve into the haunting history of the Callan Park Mental Asylum, a sprawling complex that once held the afflicted. Explore its eerie corridors and
The abandoned Harperbury Hospital in Radlett (the UK) used to be a mental health and learning disabilities hospital built on the remains of World
This is one of the most challenging sites I have explored on my own. I knew security would be very high here, so I
Dates: 1814 – 2013Number of patients: Over 2,000Size: 30 hectaresStatus: DemolishedNote: This was the first ever abandoned building I explored. :) Grangegorman Mental Asylum (otherwise known as
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Castles and Mansions
The abandoned Castle of Can Jaumar, formerly known as Can Rafart, dates back to the late and very dark Middle Ages.It was built in 1229 by
A Hidden Abandoned Castle in Ireland The abandoned Dromore Castle is located on the banks of Kenmare Bay in County Kerry, one of the
Tucked away in Wundowie, Perth, and located near to the abandoned El Caballo resort, is a huge, multi-site abandoned mansion that has its own
Abandoned Lideco Bắc 32 Mansions, Hanoi, Vietnam Towering brick buildings, thin staircases, and stone floors covered in algae represent the failed mansion project that
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Military Buildings
In the heart of the Mogumber sand plain, nestled north of Perth, the Moore River Native Settlement stands as a chilling testament to a
The roots of Riverbank Prison, also known as Riverbank Maximum Security Centre, can be traced back to 1960 when the Western Australian Child Welfare
During a trip to Cambodia, I visited an abandoned torture prison formerly known as S-21. The site used to be a school but 50
The Clancy Barracks date from about 1857 and have had a long connection with artillery, cavalry, and ordnance. They have been associated with various
The Phoenix Park Magazine Fort was built in 1735 and was occupied by the Brits. By 1939 its purpose was to house the Irish
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Houses & Farms
This abandoned backpacker’s hostel in Northbridge, Perth, was a surprise find on my way to work one day. The stark blue colour really stood
The abandoned Duffy House and dairy farm ruins are tucked away in the middle of a large golden field on the outskirts of Perth,
This abandoned house caught my eye while I was driving around scouting for abandoned buildings in some of Perth’s most run-down areas. I’m not
This unique abandoned site used to be a farm that traded under the name J Wade Grazing Co between 2000 and 2003. There are
Have you ever wondered what you might find lurking in the private residence of a convicted serial killer? This abandoned house in Perth belongs
I found this tiny grubby bungalow whilst exploring the abandoned Clackline Refractory and Quarry. I have never seen so much wall writing in an
The Most Spookiest Abandoned House in Perth, Western Australia There are very few buildings that I would deliberately go out of my way NOT
While riding the 21km Hai Van Pass road, through the Truong Son Mountains in Vietnam, I came across two abandoned buildings. The first was the
The History of Notre Dame Zoo, Sydney Emmanuel Margolin’s Notre Dame Zoo and French Chateau worth $27 million that was once coined “The Best
I used to have a rule that I never go into an abandoned house but I broke that when I went away for a
This site was pretty cool, but it was small considering a lot of rooms were inaccessible due to flooding.The buildings that were open and
I stumbled on this abandoned farmhouse in County Wexford, Ireland one day as I was going for a Summer stroll. Sometimes, the best explorations
Many abandoned buildings are used by squatters to sleep in, drink, take drugs or perform illegal acts. Drug use has been evident in almost
I found this hidden gem on Cork Street and it turned out to be one of the oldest, most abandoned buildings I would ever
The Alexandra Guild House nursing home was established in 1954 and was used as an aged care retirement home for elderly women.In 2007, it
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Factories & Warehouses
The five-acre FAAC Electronics Factory and Warehouse site has been sitting derelict for 15 years and is a stark reminder of the Irish property
The Medina Research Station was an Australian government initiative where both animals and vegetables were farmed and tested. Operations began in 1964 after which
The tiny, rural town of Clackline dates back to the late 1880s. Western Australia was expanding its railway network, and Clackline was smack bang
I came across these small labs walking down by Redfern train station. I had intended to get into a much bigger derelict building down
I spent months trying to find a way into this historical building that played such an important part in Irish history, specifically 1916. It
I get a lot of email requests from photographers, film directors, location scouters and other urban explorers for the location details of certain places
The Pigeon House, more formally known as the Poolbeg plant was built in the early 1900s. It’s situated by one of the most beautiful
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Hotels
It's amazing how much an abandoned place can change in just six years. When I first visited this hotel along the Hai Van Pass,
While riding the 21km Hai Van Pass road, through the Truong Son Mountains in Da Nang, Vietnam, I came across two abandoned buildings.The first
The Táin Village Holiday Park and Outdoor Centre is situated in one of Ireland’s most beautiful areas - Omeath, County Louth. In fact, the
This abandoned motel was a lovely find after I finished exploring the Greenacre Riding School in Wellard. It felt like old school urbex, you know,
One will find a strange collection of buildings along the road between Da Nang and Hoi An, Central Vietnam. One of these is an
The abandoned Broadway Hotel in Brisbane has been protected by the Queensland Heritage Register since 1992, but that hasn’t deterred arsonists, graffiti artists, squatters
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Theme Parks
Update April 2024: Security is tightening on the property. Explore at your own risk. The abandoned El Caballo Blanco is a former Spanish equine
Marapana Wildlife Park used to be a hotspot for families and children to enjoy nature, the outdoors and the exquisite animals that can be
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Sports Clubs
After being in Chiang Mai for less than 24 hours, I found myself standing inside an eerie relic of the past - an abandoned
The abandoned Glen Iris Golf Course has been subject to much public outcry after news of huge development plans broke last year. According to
The Greenacre Riding School was built in the 1950s and was known by all who loved horses in Western Australia. Its owner, Vic Ferreira,
I visited this abandoned bowling club in Western Australia whilst on a solo trip away from the rush of life and I loved it
The Abandoned Balmain Tigers League Club, Sydney, Australia The Balmain Tigers League Club was built in 1957 and valued at $22 million. The building
UPDATE 2021: The Dun Laoghaire Baths have been demolished and renovation is underway: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/d%C3%BAn-laoghaire-baths-being-redeveloped-after-20-years-out-of-use-1.2151632 The Dublin based Dun Laoghaire Baths, otherwise known as Rainbow Rapids, dated
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Religious Buildings
This abandoned Buddhist meditation centre located in the middle of Chiang Mai’s Old Town is mostly boarded up but an interesting explore all the
Not far from Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, lies a cluster of abandoned temples. The temple complex, built in the capital of the
The Abandoned Devil’s Monastery, Seville, Spain The abandoned Monasterio del Diablo, otherwise known as the monastery of “Huerta de San José” or “Monasterio Maldito”,
The stunning Franciscaines Misionnaires de Marie ruins caught my eye when I was driving around Dalat on the back of a motorbike. An urban
Abandoned chapels, holy water bottles, broken pianos, and sirens are what springs to mind when I remember this day. I found this site on
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Entertainment Venues
Founded in 2010, Hanoi Rock City in the West Lake area was the city’s first and only independent live music stage. Since then, HRC
Before it became derelict, the Abandoned Batman Nightclub in Thailand was a significant hotspot for upper-class tourists, and pimps. However, after its novel inception
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Schools
This abandoned school was around the corner from my friend’s house and was so hidden, I only noticed it recently. The two of us
This building had been a two-storey convent school for girls, erected in 1901. The number of attendees dwindled and it closed in 2007. Thankfully,
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Underground
In 1905, the Burford Soap Factory was established in Fremantle, Perth. At the same time, a 96-metre tunnel was built, behind the factory. The
