Xu Pengcheng looks over his shoulder and, after confirming the coast is clear, helps his crew of urban adventurers climb ...

It was abandoned not long after 1500, when the last remaining residents were evicted.Today the site, now managed by English Heritage, is a major draw for archaeologists and tourists alike.Belchite ...

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.

Below, we explore 10 of the most breathtaking abandoned cities and towns worldwide, each telling its own hauntingly beautiful story. Old Town Al-'Ula, Medina, Saudi Arabia.