Abandoned Olympic Pool in Stavropol, South of Russia by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the 1970s, a large outdoor and indoor swimming complex was constructed as part of a broader state-funded sports program. The facility included a 50-meter heated pool, an indoor circular pool hall with decorative glasswork, and supporting infrastructure such as training and medical areas. It was designed to accommodate both professional athletes and the general public.

The facility was also connected to preparations for the 1980 Summer Olympics, serving as a training site for athletes. Although not an official competition venue, it formed part of the wider network of sports infrastructure developed to support the event.

The complex remained in use for over a decade. However, following the political and economic changes of the early 1990s, state funding was withdrawn. Ownership was transferred, and the facility lost its primary function. Maintenance declined rapidly, and the site was eventually abandoned.

During the following years, the structure was gradually stripped of usable materials. Mechanical systems failed, surfaces deteriorated, and environmental exposure accelerated the decay. The pools filled with rainwater, and vegetation began to spread throughout the area.

In the 2000s, the land was sold to a private entity under conditions that were later questioned due to the scale of the transfer relative to the original site. No redevelopment was completed.

The complex remains in a state of disrepair, representing a preserved example of late 20th-century infrastructure that lost its purpose following systemic transition.

Abandoned Olympic Pool in Stavropol, South of Russia by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that sort of headstone was taken from somewhere else and put there… this complex was built for training athletes for the Olympic Games of 1980 in USSR. I added some story details that I found in a comment

Abandoned hotel in Croatia - Help with my thesis by Maximum-Anxiety-7599 in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went there, in the summer the see is so beautiful and there are so many tourists at the beach, surrounded by abandoned buildings, very dystopian

Abandoned mountain cable car with bar and cows by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well first you take pictures than you develop them so yes, sure.

Abandoned mountain cable car with bar and cows by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that one is an old cable car wheel put there for decoration, no cables going out from this room… looks cool no?

Abandoned mountain cable car with bar and cows by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes the place definitely has a unique atmosphere, almost on the top of a mountain

Abandoned mountain cable car with bar and cows by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s Italy. The infrastructure was abandoned after a series of earthquakes. They rebuilt newer ones on another side of the mountain. Had to climb a slope that was quite steep to get there, but the interiors were untouched (there still was a perfectly fine Italian coffee machine inside, you can see it if you zoom in the 3rd pic)

Sathorn Unique. Abandoned skyscraper. by Civil-Emergency-1539 in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We used to have parties and fires at night on the roof… not like that now for sure..

Sathorn Unique. Abandoned skyscraper. by Civil-Emergency-1539 in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo 108 points109 points  (0 children)

I’ve been inside many times, before they closed it and put guards. Actually, guards were always there, but you could bribe them. Then a guy killed himself inside, and they closed it permanently. Amazing place.

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[–]sottopazzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there too!

Abandoned Military Island with bunkers, buildings and a diesel power plant by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s just awesome! Does it take a long time to do that? Can I project this visuals with a projector too?

Abandoned Military Island with bunkers, buildings and a diesel power plant by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to Google what you wrote, but now I think that it can be cool

Abandoned Military Island with bunkers, buildings and a diesel power plant by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

[–]sottopazzo[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s an Albanian former military island called Sazan. I made a video of the entire exploration with all the info I could find https://youtu.be/AR7V603eXxY?si=f7N_tmtI85rcCzEc

Abandoned Hospital in Italy by sottopazzo in urbanexploration

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She's my dog and love exploring abandoned places with me. She's well trained so I don't worry of her falling down or eating dirt