Buildings become abandoned for many reasons, both before and after they're built. Tall skyscrapers can be especially pricey and remain unfinished.

The monument was abandoned and closed to the public in 1989, (sadly) preventing sneaky explorers from venturing in to gaze at the otherworldly dome.

After 1200CE, it became a significant hub for travel and trade, remaining occupied until the 1980s when the last inhabitants ...

From deserted subway stations to forgotten hotels and so much more, there are plenty of abandoned things to see in the ...

It was then a military hospital during World Wars I and II and the ... and the most notable abandoned building around is the City Methodist Church, once the largest of its kind in the Midwest.

Join BBC Bitesize as we explore the history of six fascinating abandoned cities from across the world. After hearing about the discovery, people flocked to the town boosting its population to ...

EUROPE’S tallest abandoned building could finally be finished, but time is running out. Dieter Becken, 75, has taken on the ...

Today, it is abandoned but still very well-preserved, making it one of the most fascinating hidden landmarks in the world's richest city. Built as part of New York’s first-ever subway line ...

The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects ...