Religious Institutions
Convent of Mercy, Buttevant, Ireland
The Buttevant Convent of Mercy in Ireland's County Cork was constructed in 1879 and was home to the Sisters of Mercy until their departure in 2012.
Glenmaroon and Knockmaroon House, Dublin, Ireland
The former residence of Arthur Guinness, featuring grand wood panelling and staircases, stained glass windows and even a swimming pool.
Castle MacGarrett, Claremorris, Ireland
Castle MacGarrett was built in 1811 as the family home for a wealthy land-owner. It later became a nursing home for nuns, and features ornate ceilings.
Engedi Chapel, Caernarfon, Wales
A chapel in Wales that has been closed for many years. Everything remains intact inside with some decay setting in.
Battenhall Mount (former St Mary’s Convent School), Worcester
An abandoned Roman Catholic school with impressive original Italian style features as well as classrooms.
Capel Salem, Pwllheli, Wales
A chapel in Wales that closed around 2010. The Pine pews and pulpit still remain in place.
Chapelle des Pelotes, France
The chapel of an abandoned seminary in France. Numerous statues are suspended above the chapel.
Convent of St Joseph, Order of the Poor Clares, York, UK
St Joseph's was a convent in York formed by the Order of the Poor Clares. The nuns moved to smaller premises then the number of residents dwindled.
Chapelle De La Rose, Belgium
An abandoned chapel in Belgium with a single rose left behind.
Blue Chapel, Abandoned Monastery, Italy
A monastery with a large chapel bathed with blue light. The chapel is stunning and remains in great condition.
Monastero MG, Abandoned Monastery, Italy
A large abandoned monastery in Italy with living space for many nuns and a large chapel.
Red Cross Hospital, Italy
An abandoned children's hospital in Italy with wards that still contain metal beds and a chapel with a large red cross on the ceiling.