But in today’s world, we have our own ghost cities, sometimes complete with abandoned skyscrapers and highways. Here are some of the most eerily post-apocalyptic ones you’ll find anywhere.

PHOENIX (CNN) -- Once thriving spots, these villages, towns and cities now stand abandoned. Their empty buildings, streets and even cars left for nature to reclaim over the years. Whether ...

These abandoned cities, now shrouded in legends and folklore, continue to intrigue and captivate the imaginations of historians, archaeologists, and travelers alike. advertisement.

Some of these infamous ghost towns across the globe are: Craco, Italy. The Italian city of Craco, which was built at a height of 1,312 feet, was abandoned following several natural calamities.

New York City has dozens and dozens of famous spots that draw millions of tourists a year, but it's also home to abandoned bastions of the city's past that only urban explorers visit.

Some say Florida has more than 200 ghost towns. Here's a list of some and the story of one that was founded by a 19th-century Florida governor.