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The abandoned palaces of Europe will take your breath away

Grand estates that stand deserted
Castillo Torre Salvana, Catalonia, Spain
Castillo Torre Salvana, Catalonia, Spain
Castillo Torre Salvana, Catalonia, Spain
Castillo Torre Salvana, Catalonia, Spain
18th-century château, Burgundy, France
18th-century château, Burgundy, France
18th-century château, Burgundy, France
18th-century château, Burgundy, France
Château de Dönhoffstädt, Drogosze, Poland
Château de Dönhoffstädt, Drogosze, Poland
Château de Dönhoffstädt, Drogosze, Poland
Château de Dönhoffstädt, Drogosze, Poland
Tatoi Palace, Mount Parnitha, Greece
Tatoi Palace, Mount Parnitha, Greece
Tatoi Palace, Mount Parnitha, Greece
Tatoi Palace, Mount Parnitha, Greece
Vitzenburg Castle, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
Vitzenburg Castle, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
Vitzenburg Castle, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
Vitzenburg Castle, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
Mesen Castle, Lede, Belgium
Mesen Castle, Lede, Belgium
Mesen Castle, Lede, Belgium
Mesen Castle, Lede, Belgium
Cambusnethan House, North Lanarkshire, UK
Cambusnethan House, North Lanarkshire, UK
Cambusnethan House, North Lanarkshire, UK
Cambusnethan House, North Lanarkshire, UK
Château Miranda, Namur, Belgium
Château Miranda, Namur, Belgium
Château Miranda, Namur, Belgium
Château Miranda, Namur, Belgium
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, UK
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, UK
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, UK
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, UK
Sammezzano Castle, Tuscany, Italy
Sammezzano Castle, Tuscany, Italy
Sammezzano Castle, Tuscany, Italy
Sammezzano Castle, Tuscany, Italy
Villa de Vecchi, Cortenova, Italy
Villa de Vecchi, Cortenova, Italy
Villa de Vecchi, Cortenova, Italy
Villa de Vecchi, Cortenova, Italy
Reinhardsbrunn Castle, Thuringia, Germany
Reinhardsbrunn Castle, Thuringia, Germany
Reinhardsbrunn Castle, Thuringia, Germany
Reinhardsbrunn Castle, Thuringia, Germany
Gothic Revival palace, Dreżewo, Poland
Gothic Revival palace, Dreżewo, Poland
Gothic Revival palace, Dreżewo, Poland
Gothic Revival palace, Dreżewo, Poland
Castle Pottendorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Castle Pottendorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Castle Pottendorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Castle Pottendorf, Lower Austria, Austria
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Grand estates that stand deserted

These abandoned European palaces are shrouded in mystery, from mouldering mansions to crumbling castles. While they may once have been the most opulent residences in the region, after years of neglect each of these once-stately homes is now a mere shadow of its former glory.

But, what caused them to be abandoned in the first place and will they ever be restored? Click or scroll to tour these remarkable relics and learn more about their history...

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Abi Harman

03 January 2025

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