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Rear of a rusty blue Mini with missing tail light and flat tyre.

Miniland

Transport

These old British cars were rusting away when we happened to pass. Scrap cars are not my favourite urbex subject,…

Mill machinery beside wooden bins and damaged masonry

The Forgotten Mill

Industry & business

This small watermill formed a single property with a house. During my visit it was in poor condition, with no…

Tall synagogue interior with wooden benches and a Star of David in a round window.

Synagogue

Religion & remembrance

I visited this synagogue years ago. Pigeons were the only permanent occupants we encountered. The dirt and strong smell led…

Red sofa and wooden cabinet in a room with peeling walls and rubble on the floor

Maison Felix

Homes & accommodation

Maison Felix had been out of use for some time, and the neighbours seemed to keep a close eye on…

Small living room with a stove, dining table and low timber beams.

Bij Fien

Homes & accommodation

It has been quite a while since my visit to Fien. Huize Fien, or Bij Fien, remained largely untouched for…

Red château façade with stepped gable and round tower.

Château Rouge

Homes & accommodation

This château had been known among urbex photographers for years. The building had a striking red exterior, while its interior…

Table and chairs beside a red sofa in a room with red walls

Dr. Pepito

Homes & accommodation

In spring 2013 I went for a consultation with Dr. Pepito. He was supposed to know about the urbex virus,…

Overview of an empty operating room with a central table, ceiling lamp and purple door at the back.

Saint Joseph Hospital, Kerkrade

Architecture & heritage

Saint Joseph Hospital belongs to a time when a town having its own hospital seemed entirely natural. In Kerkrade, its…

Long rows of open concrete working pits beneath crane beams.

Usine LR

Industry & business

When I visited Usine LR, much of the halls was already empty. The former work had gone, but the building…

Workbenches along curved and hexagonal greenhouse panels

Mission to Mars

Industry & business

Built by people, later abandoned and already somewhat decayed: that was really all it took to attract my attention.As far…