There is something so utterly haunting, depressing and frustrating about abandoned buildings.

Abandoned factory in China. Photographed by Edward Burtynsky

Abandoned Lee Plaza Ballroom in Detroit. Photographed by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre

Abandoned Château de Noisy in Belgium

Abandoned San-Zhr Pod Village in Taiwan. Photographed by Magda Biernat

Abandoned Stella Artois brewery in Belgium. Photographed by Wallace-morkitu

The Blue Hospital, Russia