HOW TO FIND ABANDONED PLACES AROUND ME?

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Abandoned places offer a unique and captivating experience. But how do you find them? Here are some tips for unearthing these forgotten gems.

Carte-urbex.com is a research facilitator for the practice of urbex, created by experienced enthusiasts within a legal company.

More specifically, we are looking for abandoned places all over the world, and we offer you the option of purchasing the GPS coordinates of these places individually, by department or by region that can be used in Google Maps.

Join Facebook and Instagram groups

Social networks can be a real goldmine of information to find urbex locations. You can join our Facebook Group to find spots, publish your explorations, your photos or even find an exploration partner!

Instagram is a great tool for discovering clues about urbex locations. By searching with hashtags like #urbex or #urbexalsace, you can easily find photos of abandoned places in your area. The authors of these posts sometimes provide additional clues about the place in their description. You will often find valuable clues this way.

Observe

It’s surprising how much time we spend on our smartphones, to the point where we sometimes forget to even look up. We’ve all noticed abandoned places in our area at some point. Why not dig into our childhood memories to find these places?

By walking around the streets of your area and observing carefully, you might find urbex spots that remind you of something. Take the time to explore and you will surely discover urbex treasures hidden right under your nose!

Browse blogs that talk about urbex

One method you may have already used is to search for urbex blogs on the Internet. By browsing these blogs, you can find valuable clues about places to explore. Indeed, some photos may contain subtle clues such as newspapers, bills or postcards, which can help you identify the exact location of the place.

To refine your search, feel free to use terms like "urbex blog" followed by the name of your region. This will allow you to find concrete information on urbex spots to explore near you.

Do spot swapping

Swapping urbex spots can be tempting, but it is important to do it in a respectful manner. Asking other people for information about a place can be annoying for them, especially if they already receive many requests.

However, offering to share information can be an effective approach , as long as it is not abused. Urban exploration is based on respect for other explorers and their privacy. By keeping this in mind, we contribute to maintaining a supportive and respectful urbex community.

Browse Google News

With the rise of interest in urban exploration, many media outlets are focusing on this captivating topic. For enthusiasts looking to discover new articles and stories about urbex, Google News is the ideal tool. Simply open Google and click on the “News” tab. Then, enter keywords like “abandoned,” “disused,” or “abandoned” into the search bar.

To further refine your results, feel free to include the name of your city or region. You will be amazed at how easy it is to find fascinating urbex locations using this efficient search method. Get started and explore new urban horizons!

Google Earth is your friend

We are all familiar with Google Earth, but we may not be used to using it regularly. However, this tool can be extremely useful for discovering new places to explore. After launching Google Earth, take some time to browse the map and familiarize yourself with the tool's features.

If you have followed the steps previously explained to find urbex spots, but you do not yet know their exact location, Google Earth can help you spot them. Explore the area by zooming in on the relevant areas and exploring the details of the map. You might be surprised to discover exciting urbex spots that you had never noticed before.

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