There’s something undeniably otherworldly about derelict spaces. Whether it’s their ability to show us a lost way of life, to stir up intrigue about former inhabitants or fill us with a sense of trepidation, these places never fail to draw us in. Click or scroll through as we go on a journey to the world’s most fascinating abandoned buildings and places, from gold rush ghost towns to spooky theme parks, that tell some unexpected stories about times gone by.