35 Stunning Abandoned Places Around the World You Can Still Visit

30. Michigan Central Station, Detroit, USA: Symbol of Decline and Rebirth

For decades, the colossal Michigan Central Station stood as Detroit's most potent symbol of urban decay. This magnificent Beaux-Arts train station, opened in 1914, closed its doors in 1988 and fell into ruin, its vast, echoing halls and shattered windows becoming an icon of industrial decline. While a major restoration project is now underway transforming its future, its image as a grand, abandoned landmark remains deeply ingrained. Its history captures the dramatic rise, fall, and ongoing efforts towards the revitalization of a major American city, making its past state profoundly compelling.