7 Deserted Wonders of the (Post)Modern World


	7 Deserted Wonders of the (Post)Modern World
sahara
10-8-2009 11:40 PM
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sahara says:
Many have interesting ghost stories as well.

More on the Italian village here, great pics!

http://www.abandonedbutnotforgotten.com/an_abandoned_village_in_italy.htm

The Chernobyl sight is really sad too.
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