One lesser-known feature of Italy, however, is its so-called ghost towns, which number around 5,000. Italians call these abandoned towns “the many sleeping beauties”, all waiting for curious ...

The world is scattered with the remains of so-called ghost towns, that attract thousands of visitors. Many are abandoned villages or cities, often with substantial visible remains. Crumbling ...

There are abandoned communities ... these seriously spooky towns are sure to give you the heebie-jeebies... Click through the gallery as we check out the eeriest ghost towns across the US ...

The properties currently up for grabs vary in size, with up to three floors and between 750 to 1,300 square feet. Some of the buildings even date back to medieval times.