Ruins

This pre-Hispanic apartment complex also includes ancestral paintings that point to its military past.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

This 12th century, partially destroyed, abbey has had several owners and was seized during the French Revolution.

The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.

At this hillside site that was once home to a Mixtec community, you'll find ruins with a view.

The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

This church turned museum is dedicated to the last Mexica ruler, whose remains were allegedly buried under the altar.

The stone walls of a home built to withstand a California wildfire still stand after more than a century.

This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.

This stop on the Camino de Santiago stands high above the underwater ruins of a medieval town.

The palace for King Gustav III was never completed, but the foundation remains tucked away in this city park.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

The ruins of a medieval castle that once belonged to one of the most powerful families in the Netherlands.

Half a century after it was abandoned, this ghost town is coming back to life.

This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.

The ruined abbey includes a rare surviving example of a monastic latrine.