A now desolate canvas full of old memories, and a mere shadow of what once was, there is so much more to abandonment than what meets the eye. An imprint of emotions if you will, regardless of who or what it was that was abandoned. But a house or a town that lies in rubble now is much like a heartache left in the wake of a turmoil, and each person's experience and perspective to this image are unique, perhaps even profound. There is beauty in abandonment and it's only a matter of perspective. And, what better way to share perspective than photographs that let you see these places through someone else's eyes.

 

So here are stunning photographs of 15 abandoned places around the world that show you their true beauty.

 

 

1. El Hotel Del Salto, Columbia

 

Opened in 1928, the Hotel Del Salto was to welcome wealthy travelers visiting the Tequendama Falls area in Columbia. After closing doors in the '90s, the hotel now stands alone in the mist fostering stories of hauntings by troubled souls.

 

 

 

2. The Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

The 1.8 mile long abandoned rail track near the town of Kleven in Ukraine is now one of the most popular hangout spots for couples, and for good reason. Hence, the name 'The Tunnel of Love.'

  

4. North Brother Island, New York

 

New York's North Brother Island housed a number of hospitals - the most memorable of which was the Riverside Hospital shown below - and establishments. Now a bird sanctuary, it was during the Second World War that the island had been abandoned and set off-limits to the general public. Today, it's a ghost island where only few dare to go.

 

 

5. Lawndale Theatre, Chicago

 

  Built in 1926, the Lawndale theatre was a 4000 block structure in Chicago that featured hundreds of plays and shows. After its abandonment, the theatre still stands as a picturesque monolith, with tattered seats and broken stage.