These Abandoned Places are Eerily Beautiful Enough to Make You Wish They Stay That Way

Swallow’s Nest (Ukraine)

This is a decorative Neo-gothic castle constructed on top of Aurora Cliff. The castle overlooks the Cape of Ai-Todor and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Crimean Peninsula. In fact, it is the symbol of Crimea’s southern coastline.

Source: History Daily

In 1927, a huge earthquake rocked the area. Although the castle was not damaged, the cliff it stands on developed a huge crack. They had to close it during the 1930s as a safety precaution in case the cliff falls apart due to the crack.