32 Abandoned Resorts From a Bygone Era You Can Still Visit

2. The Eerie Silence of the Haludovo Palace Hotel

On the Croatian island of Krk, the Haludovo Palace Hotel stands as a relic of Cold War-era luxury. Opened in 1972, this extravagant resort was financed by Penthouse magazine publisher Bob Guccione, who envisioned a hedonistic paradise. The hotel's bold architecture and lavish interiors attracted a global elite, but geopolitical tensions and economic downturns led to its decline. Today, the hotel's skeletal remains offer a haunting yet fascinating exploration of a place where decadence once thrived. The overgrown gardens and empty pools whisper stories of lavish parties and international intrigue, inviting visitors to imagine its glamorous past.