13 Haunting Abandoned Cities Slowly Being Swallowed by Nature

12. Belchite, Spain: The Ruins of War

Belchite, a small town in northeastern Spain, stands as a haunting reminder of the Spanish Civil War. In 1937, the town was the site of a brutal battle between Republican and Nationalist forces, leaving it in ruins. After the war, a new town was built nearby, and the original Belchite was left as a memorial to the conflict. Today, visitors can explore the crumbling remains of churches, homes, and streets, bearing witness to the destruction wrought by war. Belchite is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both destruction and resilience in a place where history seems to be etched into every stone and shadow.