49 Abandoned Landmarks That Are More Beautiful Than Ever

21. St. George's Church (Kostel sv. Jiří) – Luková, Czech Republic

This dilapidated 14th-century church in the small Czech village of Luková gained global attention for its haunting art installation. The roof collapsed decades ago, leading to its abandonment. Seeking to save the building (and perhaps highlight its spectral atmosphere), artist Jakub Hadrava filled the pews with eerie, life-sized plaster figures draped in white cloth, appearing like ghostly congregants frozen in prayer. The combination of the crumbling architecture—peeling paint, broken windows—and these unsettling figures creates a uniquely chilling and unforgettable experience, blurring the lines between decay, art, and the supernatural.