Apparently there have been some revitalization efforts and it is now in use as a retreat, "offering visitors a unique blend of old-world elegance and contemporary comfort." https://beyondvisit.com/abandoned/exploring-the-enchanting-history-of-dunalastair-castle-in-scotland/

It must have been magnificent in its time, because it's still gorgeous.

Mother Nature is winning here.

The old house is Moore Hall in County Mayo that was burned down during the Irish Civil War. https://www.irishmirror.ie/lifestyle/homes-and-property/mystery-abandoned-mansion-irish-forest-27115845

Possibly the owners let it go because of taxes. Those old chateaux are money pits to keep up.

Renovated and reopened in 2019 as an 'events centre'.

Cruise ship companies should be liable for removing wrecks and not just dumping them. I bet they still claimed on their insurance for this.

Looks like an ocean creature

Kind of looks like an abandoned swimming pool prison.

Wow that's amazing

Again not abandoned, still a place of worship with cafe and souvenir shop.

It's being restored. 2023-11-14...16f840.jpg

Ran out of steam.

Poor books, I would love a room like that *sighs dreamily *

I'd love to live there.

This is Lennox Castle Hospital in Scotland. It closed in 2002. A really sad place... "In more recent years, comparisons have been drawn between Lennox and cult TV series, American Horror Story: Asylum, thanks to the allegations of abuse, neglect and terrible conditions. Those who attempted to run away would be caught and locked up in isolation for up to six weeks, drugged with heavy doses of medication, and refused contact with visitors." https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/the-sad-secrets-of-glasgows-abandoned-mental-hospital-1439724

San Pellegrino

In sleep she sang to me... in dreams she came

Go on, EAT. NOW.

stunning!

not anymore, https://www.mothe-chandeniers.com/ (in french ) fast traduction : "On October 6, 2017, the start-up Dartagnans launches a crazy idea: collectively buy the castle of the Mothe Chandeniers. The goal? To save and offer the world a new unique model of heritage preservation. In just a few months, the collective purchase campaign went around the world and the castle seduced women and men from 115 countries, of all ages and cultures. Today, they are the guardians of this castle with absolute romanticism."

And then one starts ringing

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

The stained glass and tile work are amazing.

Colombia, It is not Columbia

Very pretty and very scary.

Skeletons of an empire.

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I bet the Twinkies are still edible