URBEXOLOGY

Abandoned places offer a unique and fascinating experience. But how do you find them? Here are some tips to discover these forgotten gems.

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More specifically, we look for abandoned places worldwide and offer you the possibility to purchase the GPS coordinates of these places, either individually, by provinces or by regions, ready to use on Google Maps.

Join Facebook groups and explore Instagram

Social networks can be a real goldmine of information to find abandoned places. You just need to join Facebook groups about urbex in your region to discover new spot ideas.

You can join our Facebook group to share your explorations, post your photos, or even find an adventure partner.

Instagram is also a perfect tool to look for clues about abandoned places. You just have to search for photos with hashtags like #urbex, #urbexlille or others. It’s very easy to find images of abandoned sites near you. Sometimes, the author may have left clues directly in the post. Check if the photo is linked to a specific location, analyze the hashtags and the text. Many valuable clues can be found this way.

Observe

It seems obvious, but… We spend so much time looking at our phones that sometimes we forget to look up. We all remember having seen abandoned places in our area at some point.

Why not search your childhood memories and try to rediscover a place that feels familiar? Don’t hesitate to walk through the streets of your city or neighborhood and observe carefully. You will surely end up finding something interesting!

Explore blogs that talk about urbex

A technique you have probably already tried is to search for urbex blogs on the Internet. Then you can filter by region or carefully analyze the photos. Sometimes, some images may contain real clues, such as newspapers, bills, postcards, and even visible addresses.

Don’t hesitate to search for phrases like “urbex blog + your region” or visit sites like urbexology.com to refine your search and find concrete information.

Exchange locations

Admit it, you have probably already tried to contact someone to get information about a place. But you should know that it can be annoying to receive these kinds of messages. Some people receive dozens of requests every time they post a new site... Would you like the same to happen to you?

However, remember that that person is also looking for new places, just like you. That’s why it can be a good opportunity to propose an exchange: offer information about a site you have already explored, and let the other person choose, in exchange for details about one of theirs.

With this method, you could get more precise information. But don’t overdo it… Urban exploration also requires respecting basic rules of behavior and mutual respect.

Explore Google News

More and more media outlets publish articles about the world of urbex. And to find them, Google News is the ideal tool. Open Google, click on the “News” tab, and try typing keywords like “abandoned,” “in ruins,” “decommissioned”, etc.

You can refine your search by adding the name of your city or region. You will quickly find interesting abandoned places to explore.

Google Earth is your ally

We all know Google Earth, but we are not always used to really using it. Open the tool and start exploring the map in search of places.

If you have followed some of the steps mentioned above, you probably have spot ideas without knowing their exact location. In that case, visually scan the region with Google Earth to try to identify the site. With some patience and attention, you will surely find it!