21 Historic Olympic Venues That Are Now Completely Abandoned

16. The Moscow Olympic Velodrome – Moscow 1980 (Russia)

The Moscow Olympics were steeped in Cold War politics, with many Western nations boycotting the Games. The velodrome, built specifically for the cycling events, was once an architectural marvel, but after years of neglect, it has fallen into disrepair. The roof is crumbling, graffiti covers the once-pristine walls, and the cycling track is now warped and unusable. Like many Soviet-era structures, it stands as both a symbol of past grandeur and a cautionary tale of rapid decay.