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Arcanum
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You might say I'm a collector. I collect rare objects. Facts, stories...I travel the roads of Germany seeking its heart. Photography and History Exploration of the decaying Wonders of Germany Trespassing into the Unknown
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · 3d
NEW GALLERY UP!

SANATORIUM C. - The fascinating history of a hospital that reinvented itself over and over again!

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#LostPlaces #AbandonedHistory #UrbanExploration #ForgottenArchitecture #MedicalHistory #HauntingBeauty
Sanatorium C.
Abandoned sanatorium with wartime scars and forgotten corridors — a haunting monument to medicine’s past.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · 7d
New Tour Report Up!
Explored an abandoned monastery / WWII hospital / rehab clinic. Crumbling walls, fire damage… and an unexpected encounter with a former employee sitting right outside.
Curious? 👀👇
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#urbex #ruinporn #lostplace #history #travelblogger
The Monastery of Mold
Exploring an abandoned monastery turned clinic - history, decay and unexpected encounters in a century-old Lost Place.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · 12d
NEW GALLERY UP! 🌿💦
A forgotten outdoor pool, once full of life, now silent and overgrown. Dive into its story — from golden summers to haunting beauty and new beginnings.

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#LostPlaces #UrbanExploration #History #abandoned #adventure
The Pool on the Rocks
History of an abandoned pool in the mountains – photos, facts, and plans to revive an iconic outdoor pool and local landmark.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · 21d
Day 4 of our 2020 summer trip in western Germany 🛶☀️
We tracked down an abandoned villa with the famous “sleeping piano.” 🎹
A place full of history… but not quite as we imagined.
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#urbex #adventure #lostplaces #travelblogger
Tour Report: Villa of the Sleeping Piano
Exploring Germany in summer 2020: abandoned villa with a famous “sleeping piano,” no more lake views, and a glimpse of faded history.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · 24d
GALLERY RE-EDIT!
Once a proud village inn, today a silent witness of time.
I’ve re-edited my Lost Places photos of Korinth Kro – where history and decay meet.
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Korinth Kro
Discover Korinth Kro, a historic Danish inn in South Funen, blending 18th-century heritage with modern community spirit.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · 28d
NEW GALLERY UP!

THE FORGOTTEN OBSERVATORY
Once a private observatory from the 1980s, today just an abandoned dome in the fields. Exploring it reveals both the spirit of amateur astronomy and the traces of time. 🔭 #urbex #astronomy #History

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The Forgotten Observatory – A Relic of Private Astronomy in East Germany
Discover the forgotten observatory from the 1980s: a decaying dome, born of private passion for astronomy, now a rare relic of East German history.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 20
New tour report up! 🚧 We explored a long-abandoned coal mine - rare access, industrial relics & traces of mining history. Read more on the blog!

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#UrbanExploration #AbandonedPlaces #LostPlaces #IndustrialHeritage #CoalMine
Tour Report: Colliery H.
Exploring an abandoned coal mine: unique access, striking architecture, and traces of mining history captured during our summer journey.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 18
GALLERY RE-EDIT!

From Steel to Silence: The Story of an Abandoned Factory in Denmark
Steel Company R.
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#urbex #Denmark #Adventure #LostPlaces #abandonedplaces #explore #IndustrialHistory #discover
Steel Company R.
Discover abandoned factory halls on Funen, Denmark—machines, storage spaces and decay reveal a unique piece of industrial heritage.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 17
NEW GALLERY UP!

BRICK FACTORY H.
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#urbex #IndustrialHistory #LostPlaces #AbandonedPlaces #TravelBlogger #discover #explore
Brick Factory H.
Discover the history of an abandoned brickworks, where fading walls and a preserved kiln tell stories of industry, decay and cultural heritage.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 12
What was meant to be a short walk turned into a jungle trek through man-high nettles—just to find a sealed railway tunnel. 🌿🚇
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#UrbanExploration #AbandonedPlaces #TravelStory #Adventure
Tour Report: Railway Tunnel T.
Searching a disused railway tunnel: a trek through towering nettles, hidden paths, and a sealed entrance made for a thrilling adventure.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 9
NEW GALLERY UP!

THE TINY HOUSE ON THE HILL
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#Trave #Urbex #LostPlaces #Explore #Adventure
Tiny House on the Hill
Photographic documentation of an abandoned cabin in the forests of the Kyffhäuser Mountains. Probably a GDR weekend cabin from the 1960s, abandoned after 1993.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 5
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🚗✨ In Neandertal near Düsseldorf, over 50 classic cars are left to decay in the open air — turning rust into art.
A surreal place for explorers & photographers! 📸
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#Travel #UrbanExploration #ClassicCars #Neandertal
Tour Report: The Park of Car Sculptures
Exploring the Car Sculpture Park in Neandertal valley near Düsseldorf—classic cars decaying in nature, a unique open-air adventure.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Sep 1
NEW GALLERY UP!

MAISON "FLOWER POWER"
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#LostPlaces #Urbex #AbandonedVilla #AdventureTravel #explore #discover #history
Maison "Flower Power"
Discover the abandoned Nightingale Villa, a historic half-timbered house showcasing centuries of architecture, rich history, and untold stories...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 27
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FARMHOUSE "OBLIVION"
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First stop of our 2020 summer trip: an abandoned farmhouse hidden in the moor. A true Lost Place adventure!

#LostPlaces #Urbex #AbandonedFarmhouse #AdventureTravel #explore #history
Tour Report: Farmhouse "Oblivion"
Adventure in the moor: exploring a forgotten farmhouse frozen in time – eerie, fascinating, and full of hidden stories...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 24
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THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS
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The House in the Woods
n the woods west of the city of Soltau, near the town of Schneverdingen, stands a small abandoned house with an inscription on its façade: “Built in 1957 – demolished in 1963
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 20
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EYE CLINIC N. [REVISIT]
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Tour Report: Eye Clinic N. [Revisit]
After visiting the disused railway line and the hotel ruins, we paid a visit to a former eye clinic. We had already visited it once in 2016, and...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 17
NEW (music) VIDEO UP!

♪♪ LOST PLACES ♪♪
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♪♪ LOST PLACES ♪♪
YouTube video by Jan Bommes
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 16
NEW GALLERY UP!

PRISON "DOWN ON THE FARM"
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Prison "Down on the Farm"
The history of this abandoned prison began shortly after World War II. Originally, an agricultural business was established here, where prisoners were supposed to cultivate moorland and heathland. The...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 16
NEW GALLERY UP!

PRISON "DOWN ON THE FARM"
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Prison "Down on the Farm"
The history of this abandoned prison began shortly after World War II. Originally, an agricultural business was established here, where prisoners were supposed to cultivate moorland and heathland. The...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Aug 12
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HOTEL "HOUSE L."
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Tour Report: Hotel "House L."
The second place we visited on our “interim tour” to bridge the time until our summer vacation in 2020 was the remains of a small hotel...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Jul 22
NEW GALLERY UP!

MANSION "HUNTER'S DREAM"
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Mansion "Hunter's Dream"
The abandoned manor house, located in the Mecklenburg Lake District region, looks back on over 650 years of history. The origins of the estate can be traced back to at least 1372. For centuries, the e...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Jul 18
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ABANDONED RAILWAY M.
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Tour Report: Abandoned Railway M.
Pictures, stories and history of abandoned buildings. Exploring the back roads of Germany.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Jul 14
NEW GALLERY UP!

BRICK FACTORY "CITY FOREST"
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Brick Factory "City Forest"
This abandoned brickyard has a long and varied history, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. Clay extraction in the surrounding city forest likely began in the early 13th century.
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Jul 11
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THE HALLS OF CARPETS [REVISIT]
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Tour Report: The Halls of Carpets [Revisit]
In June 2020, we met up with two very good friends for a little exploring. We thought that it would be nice to visit the abandoned carpet factory...
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Arcanum @arcanumphoto.bsky.social · Jul 6
NEW GALLERY UP!

AIR-RAID SHELTER "DRIPSTONE"
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Air Raid Shelter "Dripstone"
The two abandoned high-rise bunkers in the former Jägerslust joint naval camp near Kiel are important reminders of the Nazi era, the Second World War and the post-war era in the state of Schleswig-Hol...
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