Abandoned chapel

Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.

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Delve into the captivating realm of abandoned places photography, commonly known as "urbex" or urban exploration photography. This specialized field aims to immortalize the haunting allure of dilapidated structures and neglected spaces. Focusing on the

47°49'28.8"N 5°34'11.5"E D103, 52600 Haute-Amance, France Urbex Abandoned Chapel Beaulieu (Ancienne Abbaye Cistércienne)

Abandon church with light streaming in the window

The Dark Chapel 🐦‍⬛ 🐦‍⬛⛪️🐦‍⬛ On a foggy October night, Sharelost Homes stood at the gates of a towering, crumbling castle deep in the French countryside. Behind the castle, shrouded in creeping mist and shadow, loomed the Church of the Raven - an abandoned stone building with broken stained glass windows and a black tower that reached into the sky like a skeletal finger. Rumor has it that the church was haunted by the spirits of ravens that once nested in its bell tower. As she approached…