European ruins through the eyes of a Polish teacher
Once upon a time, life was in full swing in these places, people lived and worked here. But time passed, and for one reason or another they fell into disrepair, were abandoned and now they are only a reminder of the glorious old days. Polish history teacher Pati Makowska embarked on an extraordinary journey through abandoned European ruins to create this stunning photo gallery of past glory and beautiful decay.
1. Pati Makovska has captured the majesty of the fading places that were once the most vibrant and lively on the European continent. (Pati Makowski / Caters News)
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3. There are still hints of their former grandeur in the crumbling buildings, from exquisitely painted ceilings to the splendor of Renaissance architecture and huge halls. (Pati Makowski / Caters News)
4. Pati is from Warsaw. She first became interested in photographing picturesque ruins 12 years ago when she decided to shoot what was left of a medieval castle in the Polish town of Muszyn. (Pati Makowski / Caters News)
5. Then she continued this idea and began to photograph the same amazing, but decrepit buildings. However, she will never admit where these pictures were taken. (Pati Makowski / Caters News)
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Keywords: Abandoned buildings | Abandoned | Building | Ruins