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Come along on a fascinating expedition into the world of industrial history! We invite you to join us as we venture through the remnants of the industrial revolution, where power plants, factories and mines await your exploration. Discover the untold tales of the industrial past and witness the machinery and tools that once played a pivotal role in shaping our world. Feel the spine-tingling ambiance of these deserted sites and appreciate the haunting beauty of decay.

a photograph of the abandoned fluorite mine in italy called Miniera Torgola. The mine is red and has multiple buildings.

Miniera Torgola

March 1, 2024 by Michel

Located in the Italian "La Via del Ferro" stand the remnants of a former fluorite mine, Miniera Torgola. Join us on our adventure as we explore the rusty inside of this mine.

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a photograph taken inside an abandoned glass factory called "de glasfabriek schiedam". The photograph shows ovens or furnaces, stairs an rails all colored in red and blue

De Glasfabriek Schiedam

October 5, 2023 by Michel

Uncover the forgotten legacy of O-I Manufacturing Netherlands BV, also known as De Glasfabriek, Schiedam's glass giant,

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a photograph of the bagger 1473 bucket wheel excavator in germany

Bagger 1473

August 24, 2023 by Michel

Bagger 1473 is a decommissioned bucket wheel excavator. After 37 years of lignite mining, the excavator now resembles the German mining history.

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a photograph of the control room at a former power plant called "Kraftwerk V"

Kraftwerk V

August 9, 2023 by Michel

Kraftwerk V was a large lignite-fired power plant in Germany. The plant used to house twelve turbines, but today it stands mostly empty.

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Kraftwerk P

July 27, 2023 by Michel

Kraftwerk P was one of the most modern power plants for its time. Today the power plant stands tall with no future.

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a photo of the empty turbine hall inside a former power plant; the name of the power plant is kraftwerk b

Kraftwerk B

April 30, 2023 by Michel

Today, we venture inside what once was one of Germany's largest power plants. We must be careful as there is an active power plant next door. Explore the turbine hall, boiler house and the beautiful view with us.

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