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50 Of The Most Unique Abandoned Homes People Ever Came Across

April 14, 2024

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Instead of referring to a location as a house, we attach a kind of happy feeling to it when we name it home. Conversely, though, an empty, windowless house might arouse moody, depressing, and even eerie feelings as our minds question why the occupants departed in the first place. Mortgage payments are dull; ghosts must be to blame.

Grimmenstein Castle, Austria

A Boot-Shaped House Hidden Deep In The UK Forest

Even though these appear to be largely merely dilapidated ancient structures, there are some psychological aspects at work that draw our attention. First and foremost, a portion of our brains is naturally curious in abandoned locations and wants to make sure they are really abandoned. Maybe we believe we can uncover something intriguing or discover the reasons for people’s departures.

It’s also important to remember that our homes are often not abandoned, so this is a rare opportunity to observe the effects of aging on a house—something we don’t see very often.

Abandoned Fairy Tale House

Abandoned Mansion In Michigan

Abandoned Victorian Bathtub

Not only do we find historical “ruins” fascinating, but there is evidence that throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, medieval castles that were no longer needed as defenses were deliberately let to fall apart in order to produce “aesthetically pleasing” ruins. Though contemporary historians may take issue with this, the reasoning is valid.