Beautiful ruins

Madame Sherri's Chesterfield, NH

We check out 12 ruins of churches and abbeys from across the world that make you appreciate the striking beauty of history and architecture.

I know mockingbird has not long done this site and I would like to thank him to pointing me into the right direction. I was going to leave it for a few...

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

Gorgeous, I wish I could go there

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.

It was built in 1900 by Lafayette Taylor who made his fortune mining sandstone and milling lumber in the Rarden area. Rarden has a population of just 159 people. Top taken in 1973, bottom taken in 2013

Ancient Entry, Basque Country, Spain (looks kinda magical!)