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Arriving at a famous landmark to find you practically have the place to yourself is like hitting the ultimate travel jackpot, where your riches are ample photo ops and treasured silence. But if you’re really looking to have a place to yourself on your travels, you might want to check out a few abandoned landmarks around the world.

From desolate amusement parks to empty train stations and towering sea forts, these deserted sites offer a haunting beauty that’s all yours to enjoy. Take a look at a few of the world’s most noteworthy abandoned places.

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Marissa WillmanMarissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.

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