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I Explored A University In Belgium That’s Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

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This enormous campus site Val-Benoît is more than 9 hectares big at the city gates of Liège. It’s located next to the river Maas and was an extraordinary exploration opportunity. The entire university is abandoned since 2006, countless classrooms, hallways, auditoriums, and labs are left to decay.

In 1937 this complex opened its doors for its first students. On this campus future scientists, architects, and engineers were educated.

The university that was built in the 30s has the typical modernist architecture from that time. The architect that realized this beautiful project was Joseph Moutschen. Nowadays the buildings are getting renovated and will soon accommodate houses, flats, and businesses.

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Inner garden covered by greenery

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

The main auditorium

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

The main entrance

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

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The largest science lab

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

The pink auditorium

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

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Messy hallway

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

The second largest auditorium

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

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The view of the river Maas

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

One of the many classrooms

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

Entrance of the main auditorium

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

Professor’s office

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

Another auditorium

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

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One of the many offices

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

Left behind lab supplies

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

Hallway

I Explored A University In Belgium That's Been Abandoned Since 2006 (15 Pics)

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Aelita Senvaitytė

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

What do you think ?

Corey Smith 4 years ago

I couldn't help but picture myself there as a student in the '30s.

5points

Cesar Grossmann 4 years ago

Another temple abandoned. This one is for Hagia Sophia.

4points

sophie 4 years ago

This looks creepy! the schoolyard is so apocalyptic, like in a movie

4points

Elly Clifton 4 years ago

All that beautiful timber - would make gorgeous reclaimed furniture!

3points

Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago

This is the perfect setting for like an old nun scary movie. I love creepy things like this!

2points

Nora Ask 4 years ago

Does anyone know why it was abandoned?

1point

Ahnnah Newell 4 years ago

Wow, never thought about that...

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Craptavaganza 4 years ago

Zo zonde!

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Corey Smith 4 years ago

I couldn't help but picture myself there as a student in the '30s.

5points

Cesar Grossmann 4 years ago

Another temple abandoned. This one is for Hagia Sophia.

4points

sophie 4 years ago

This looks creepy! the schoolyard is so apocalyptic, like in a movie

4points

Elly Clifton 4 years ago

All that beautiful timber - would make gorgeous reclaimed furniture!

3points

Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago

This is the perfect setting for like an old nun scary movie. I love creepy things like this!

2points

Nora Ask 4 years ago

Does anyone know why it was abandoned?

1point

Ahnnah Newell 4 years ago

Wow, never thought about that...

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Craptavaganza 4 years ago

Zo zonde!

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