geisterstädte
Geisterstädte is a German term that translates to "ghost towns" or "spirit towns" in English. These are abandoned settlements that were once thriving communities, often with a rich history and cultural heritage. In Germany, Geisterstädte can be found in various regions, particularly in the former East Germany, where a large number of towns and villages were abandoned after the fall of socialism.
The term Geisterstädte is used to describe the remnants of these abandoned towns, which are often shrouded
The reasons for the abandonment of these towns vary, but often it is due to economic decline,