The Atlas of Abandoned Places

Delve into the intriguing stories behind forgotten monuments around the globe, as award-winning travel writer Oliver Smith uncovers their hidden pasts. From an abandoned palace of a fallen dictator to a decaying monument to communism, each site reveals a unique narrative of beauty and history. Discover the remnants of two never-launched space shuttles and other lost wonders that highlight the intersection of architectural grandeur and the passage of time in this extraordinary atlas.