Explore the top ten biggest abandoned megaprojects in the world, where ambitious plans were left unfinished due to various reasons. These colossal endeavors serve as reminders of the challenges and complexities involved in large-scale projects.
Kowloon Walled City
A dense and unplanned urban settlement in Hong Kong that was demolished due to safety concerns.
Xanadu House
An extravagant mansion project in Florida that was never completed, showcasing grandiose architectural plans that were never realized.
Spaceport America
A futuristic commercial spaceport in New Mexico that remains largely unused, awaiting future space travel opportunities.
City of Dreams Mediterranean
A massive casino and resort complex in Cyprus that faced financial difficulties, leading to its abandonment.
The Great Wall of China Theme Park
An ambitious theme park project in California that was never completed, envisioning a replica of the famous Great Wall.
Hashima Island
An abandoned island in Japan that once thrived as a coal mining community but was ultimately deserted, now serving as a haunting reminder of the past.
Detroit’s Michigan Central Station
An imposing train station in Detroit that fell into disrepair and abandonment, standing as a symbol of urban decay.
Dharavi Redevelopment Project
A planned redevelopment project for one of Asia’s largest slums in Mumbai, India, which faced numerous challenges and was ultimately abandoned.
Cité du Cinéma
A grand film studio complex in France that was never fully realized, leaving behind incomplete structures.
Project Xanadu
A visionary hypertext project that aimed to create a global network of interconnected documents but faced technological limitations and was overshadowed by the World Wide Web.
