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Step Into The Past In These Ghost Towns Around The World

Once metropolises and industrial cities which throbbed with life, they turned into ghost towns subsequently. Take a walk in and around them with a guide and learn why they were abandoned

Old ferris wheel in the ghost town of Pripyat. Consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant Photo: Shutterstock
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Deserted for a reason or their abandonment wrapped in mysterious tales, especially those with visible remains—such as buildings and roads—ghost towns always evoke a sense of awe. Sometimes, people have reported strange activities or visions, but the claims are never established beyond doubt. While they remain frozen in time, each ghost town has its own unique story. From a once bustling Italian town to a diamond-rich city and a place ravaged by disasters. Here is a list of ghost towns around the world that are sure to give you goosebumps.