Hidden away in the Italian countryside, this abandoned 18th-century palace stands as a hauntingly beautiful reminder of a bygone era. Once home to nobility, its grand halls, intricate frescoes, and a ...

Others, however, have remained untouched for years - reduced to a creepy spot to snap an Instagram photo. Keep reading for a look at 11 abandoned palaces around the world.

The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a marvel of ancient engineering and ...

They include a dramatic cave as well as water, boulder and terraced gardens. After King Kashyapa’s death, this royal palace ...

These abandoned European palaces are shrouded in mystery, from mouldering mansions to crumbling castles. While they may once have been the most opulent residences in the region, after years of neglect ...

With no customers to keep them afloat, buildings designed to seat thousands, like the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia and the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, were abandoned. Read more ...

With photographs by Nikolskaya and contributing essays by Heba Farid and Omar Nagati, the book is a stunning photographic compilation of Egypt’s abandoned palaces and grand buildings.