Abandoned Engineering

As the saying goes, they likely seemed like brilliant ideas at the time. The world is dotted with examples of remarkable engineering feats and structures, crafted to simplify life for their users, captivate visitors, and generate profit for those who commissioned, designed, and constructed them. These were the dreams brought to life. Often, significant engineering challenges had to be tackled, obstacles surmounted, and new innovations applied just to bring these projects to fruition. Unfortunately, many of these impressive structures have now been left behind, discarded like costly, outdated playthings, never fulfilling their original purposes. Each of these extraordinary sites holds a treasure trove of powerful and intriguing stories. We will explore some of the most stunning instances of abandoned engineering the world has ever witnessed.