![]() It is reported that in 780 Charlemagne could have passed by the place on his way back from Rome, where he went to have his son baptized by the Pope. The history of the place however is significantly older: it is possible to trace it back to the Roman period, as well as to the subsequent centuries. This beautiful castle got its current appearance thanks to the work of one man who renovated and expanded the pre-existing building during the 19th century. This beautiful abandoned castle has several unbelievable building styles, for example Moorish and Indian, and is definitely one of a kind. One of these amazing locations is ‘Non Plus Ultra’ (it’s a codename the real name of a location is not shared publically to protect the location). Luckily I do like to travel and I get to see amazing things. I’ve been to Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France, Poland and several other countries. To get to these locations I have to travel a lot. There is often incredible beautiful architecture, I am taking a peak behind closed doors where no one is supposed to be which is thrilling, every location has its own story and history, the atmosphere at an abandoned location is unique and I get to see little villages I would otherwise never see. Thanks! Urban decay is indeed my favorite area to photograph. Do you travel often for photography purposes? What was the most remarkable location you’ve ever visited with your camera? Have you ever thought about creating a book about the places you shot? I really like how you put it: “I take pictures of these locations so they will never be forgotten”. ![]() On your Facebook page I read that your favorite photographic subject is urban decay. Nothing else goes through my mind and that’s a lovely feeling. While taking photos of an abandoned building, a landscape or a flower I feel relaxed and I’m completely focused on my environment. Since then I’ve expanded to portraits and macro photography. I found out there is a whole ‘scene’ behind this hobby, and that’s how I kind off got into photography. Researching that got me interested in visiting abandoned buildings to take photos of such and learn about its history. At some time I saw pictures of abandoned buildings on my timeline (Facebook) and I got curious for the story behind. Not taking the countless holiday shots with a pocket cam before that into account. I’ve been photographing for about 3 years. Roman please tell how long have you been into photography? Who or what inspired your interest? What role does photography play in your life? ![]() How did an architecture photographer win a portrait contest with his very first portrait? What are the dangers of being an urban decay photographer? What to take in your photo bag when going to shoot architecture? Read on the interview with Roman Robroek to learn all this and get inspired by your fellow photographer’s great work. In this post we’re interviewing Roman Robroek who received the People’s Choice Award. The first one would be selected by Facebook users who voted for their favorite photos, the other winner is Defrozo’s Staff Pick. The Soviets abandoned the site in 1995, and although select sections of the hospital are now used for research and rehabilitation, most of the complex has remained virtually untouched for nearly 25 years."Nitro" Mike Kunz at Atco Dragway Photo by Roman Robroek The complex served again as a military hospital during World War II, and was then occupied by the Soviet military for 50 years. One of its patients during that time was none other than Adolf Hitler, who as a soldier in 1916, was wounded in the thigh by a shell blast during the Battle of the Somme. The Beelitz Heilstätten complex in Beelitz, Germany, was once the largest treatment center in the world for lung diseases like tuberculosis.ĭuring World War I, it was used as a military hospital. Not far from Berlin stands a 121-year-old hospital that has been abandoned for 25 years. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. ![]() Chilling photos show what the abandoned hospital looks like today.The 121-year-old hospital served as a military hospital during World Wars I and II, and its list of patients include a young Adolf Hitler.The Beelitz Heilstätten hospital complex in Beelitz, Germany, has been abandoned for 25 years. ![]()
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