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 Colonia Guell Colonia Guell, a textile village full of surprises, only 20 minutes away from Barcelona. You can stroll through its streets to see some of the colony's most impressive Modernist architecture. Barcelona . Spain | 2025 31 Aug 2025  Abandoned Castle of Hell The abandoned castle dates back to the 10th century. Architecturally, it is Romanesque with Gothic modifications. It was named a Cultural Heritage Site in 1988. It is famous for paranormal activity and is recognised as one of the most haunted places in Catalonia, earning the nickname Castillo del Infierno (Castle of Hell). Grafitti is present on most walls. Spain | 2025 30 Aug 2025  Water Slides at Stadionbad Pool Water-slides at Stadionbad outdoor swimming pool in Frankfurt. Frankfurt . Germany | 2025 29 Aug 2025  Deserted Frankfurt Police Headquarters Built between 1912 and 1914, this monumental police headquarters has a facade blends Neo-Baroque and Wilhelminian architecture with domes, arched windows, and rusticated stonework. After WWII, it was expanded with modernist wings. Then, over time, it was gradually emptied and finally closed in 2002. Since then, the complex has stood abandoned. Dozens of rooms. Long corridors. Cracked staircases. Still intact, but decaying. The site was sold in 2018. But since the investor filed for insolvency in 2023, the future of the building remains uncertain. > Germany | 2025 28 Aug 2025  Frankfurt Central Station Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof (Hbf = main station) is a impressive terminus in the centre of Frankfurt, a beautiful station dating from 1888, although the halls either side of the main hall were added in 1924. It's central location in Germany makes it a transport hub, the busiest train station in the German state of Hesse. Frankfurt . Germany | 2025 27 Aug 2025  Deserted Airfield from 1940s Built in the 1940s, the airfield was used as for gliders during World War II. Until the 1970s, the large hangar was converted for other purposes. There are graffiti on most of the walls. It was closed in 1992. The structure of the large hangar appeared to be intact. However, many of the outbuildings (some were hangars) were either destroyed by Allied air raids during World War II or, due to the subsequent neglect, had deteriorated with some roof collapsed. Germany | 2025 26 Aug 2025  Mural by Szabotage Colourful mural by Szabotage, a British urban artist and interior designer in Sheung Wan. Szabotage's works has been exibited in London and throughout Asia. Sheung Wan . Hong Kong | 2025 25 Aug 2025  Kim Shin Lane Photo Exhibition Local photographer Kevin Tam leads viewers into his vision of Kim Shin Lane, exploring corners both familiar and unfamiliar. This photo exhibition, created before he is leaving his hometown moving abroad, aims to document his vision of an ideal community. Through his lens, he captures every detail of the redevelopment project, showcasing the beauty and struggles of the transition between old and new. Each work is more than just a visual presentation; it is a heartfelt reflection on this community. In this ever-changing society, Kim Shin Lane carries memories of the past and hopes for the future. Each old mailbox seems to tell a story of the past, while the tangled web of wires symbolizes the intertwined lives and emotions of the people. In these paths between buildings, we witness the transformation of the community and feel the warmth of human kindness. Open at ZLab - Aug 18 to Sep 20, 2025, 11 am - 7 pm Free Block A, 10/F, Yee Tak Industrial Building, 42 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan Cheungshawan . Hong Kong | 2025 24 Aug 2025  Mural at The Mills One of the colourful murals at The Mills, a groundbreaking project that revitalised the former Nan Fung Textiles factory buildings to include a non-profit cultural institute, a retail area, and a business incubator focused on startups straddling technology and style. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2025 23 Aug 2025  Red Guards Going Forward! Making Money! Red Guards - Going Forward! Making Money! - a 2004 sculpture by Chinese artist Jiang Shuo, is exhibited in the lobby of Langham Place Hotel, in M9ngkok, Hong Kong. Mongkok . Hong Kong | 2025 22 Aug 2025  Planthopper A Planthopper is any insect in the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, exceeding 12,500 described species worldwide. The name comes from the adults which often “hop” to move quickly and/or avoid predation. Deep Water Bay . Hong Kong | 2025 21 Aug 2025  The Mills The Mills is a groundbreaking project that revitalised the former Nan Fung Textiles factory buildings to include a non-profit cultural institute, a retail area, and a business incubator focused on startups straddling technology and style. Visitors will be able to learn more about the history of the area from The Mills’ non-profit institution, the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT), where art and cultural exhibitions and other programming related to textiles will run. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2025 20 Aug 2025  Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibition The globally acclaimed visual project Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA) has captivated audiences in Seoul, London, Tokyo, Melbourne, Los Angeles, and more, with over 1 million visitors worldwide. It opens at The Mills in Tsuen Wan from July 15 ti September 14, 2025, 11 am to 7 pm. The AWA exhibition features over 100 real-life photographs from around the world, each embodying Wes Anderson’s signature symmetry, nostalgic charm, and whimsical storytelling. By rediscovering the poetry and order in everyday landscapes, the exhibition not only sparks inspiration but also encourages visitors to step outside and embark on their own extraordinary visual adventures. The Hong Kong edition features 5 immersive zones, including a special Hong Kong-themed section and interactive photo spots. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2025 19 Aug 2025  Umbrella Man An elderly man wears a small umbrella attached to his head using a strap, so that he can use both hands to work on a rainy day. Jordan . Hong Kong | 2025 18 Aug 2025  Triple Prayerys The air hung thick with the scent of sandalwood and reverence as rays of sunlight pierced through the temple's ornate ceiling, where spirals of incense coiled upward like prayers ascending to the heavens. The faces of the three devotees were lit up and lost in the quiet rhythm of ritual while praying for blessings with joss-sticks from Tin Hau, The Goddess of Heaven, at the Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple. Yaumatei . Hong Kong | 2025 17 Aug 2025  The Last Throes of KITEC Established in 1995, The Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre (KITEC) has 14 storeys with a total floor area of about 164,860 sq metres (1.775 million sq ft). It hosted office space and event venues for business, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, banqueting, and entertainment functions. It also includes E-Max, a 900,000-square-foot shopping and entertainment mall. It was closed in June 2024, currently being demolished and redeveloped into 1 office tower and 4 towers offering 1,494 flats and 720 hotel rooms. Hong Kong | 2025 16 Aug 2025  Longhorn Beetle The longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) larvae feed on plant tissue such as stems, trunks, or roots of both herbaceous and woody plants, often in injured or weak trees. Longhorn beetles are found on all continents except Antarctica. Deep Water Bay . Hong Kong | 2025 15 Aug 2025  Memoir in Neon Neon art installations at Tai Kwun by Yard Architecture Limited. Crafted with masterful expertise, it fosters nostalgia, celebrates cultural heritage and preserves neon craftsmanship, immersing visitors in the city's vibrant past. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2025 14 Aug 2025  Sunset over Victoria Harbour The sunset over Victoria Harbour is a classic Hong Kong experience, offering stunning views of the city skyline and the harbour. One of the best spots to watch sunset is at Tamar Park, Admiralty. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2025 13 Aug 2025  Undercover Underworld Undercover Underworld presents reproductions of memorable moments from 8 classic Hong Kong undercover films into interactive installations, manuscripts, awards and trophies. Featuring films like heroic bloodshed classics A Better Tomorrow II and the immensely influential Infernal Affairs, the exhibition pays tribute to both cinematic and real undercover heroes, with insights from top filmmakers, real undercover cops and experts to explore the line between reality and fiction. Presented by Tai Kwun Duplex Studio until 5 October, 11 am - 7 pm daily. Ticket: $25 SOHO . Hong Kong | 2025 12 Aug 2025  Sunset over Lau Fau Shan Nestled on the coast of the northwestern New Territories in Hong Kong, Lau Fau Shan is known for its glorious sunset and fabulous seafood. Lau Fau Shan . Hong Kong | 2025 11 Aug 2025  Mei Ho House Mei Ho House was built as part of the Shek Kip Mei Estate to settle more than 50,000 refugees from China displaced by the Shek Kip Mei shantytown fire of 1953. When the rest of the estate was redeveloped to improve living conditions, the Grade II listed building was abandoned in 2005. It reopened in late 2013 as a youth hostel and museum. Currently, the ‘Memories of Our Days’ exhibition presents two thematic zones that bring scenes of the grassroots lifestyle in the 1950s and 60s back to life. Cheungshawan . Hong Kong | 2025 10 Aug 2025  Historic Tong Lau Built in 1933, the 3-story Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) at 303 Castle Peak Road, Cheungshawan, is one of the last remaining pre-war curved corner tenement buildings in Hong Kong, with rounded corners on the exterior walls at street intersections. Six columns and beams support the street-facing balcony, which still retains its distinctive railings and window frames of the original design. It is rated a Grade II historic building. Cheungshawan . Hong Kong | 2025 9 Aug 2025  Dreamlike Dunhuang “Dreamlike Dunhuang: Recreating the Grandeur of Dunhuang” exhibition at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Main Library, is open to the public on June 7 to September 7, with free admission. The exhibition features over 100 Dunhuang artworks, including Hong Kong’s first-ever hyper-realistic 1:1 scale replica of Mogao Cave 45, covering about 25 square meters and standing nearly 5 metres tall. Inside, Tang dynasty wall paintings and seven polychrome sculptures recreate the magnificent scene of the Buddha seated in lotus posture on a Sumeru throne, surrounded by bodhisattvas and heavenly kings. Pokfulam . Hong Kong | 2025 8 Aug 2025  Window A window in a deserted old Tong Lau (Chinese Tenement building) with an ornate metal grille, with an intricate geometric pattern. It is set into a rough, crumbling wall. Cheung Sha Wan . Hong Kong | 2025 7 Aug 2025  Jurrasic World x Airside AIRSIDE transforms into a Jurrasic World, with thrilling roars resonating throughout the city, with a towering 3.5-metre tall Titanosaurus hidden within the forest. Kai Tak . Hong Kong | 2025 6 Aug 2025  The Murray Built in 1969, The Murray Building was a government office Building on 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong. It has 27 stories and housed some of the key decision making bureaus of the Hong Kong government. The building has been re-purposed as a hotel. The Murray opened in 2018. Central . Hong Kong | 2025 5 Aug 2025  Kim Shin Lane Redevelopment The Kim Shin Lane/Fuk Wa Street Development Project in Cheung Sha Wan involves the redevelopment of the area by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA), including the permanent closure of Kim Shin Lane. The project commenced in September 2021 and is targeted for completion by 2032. Built in 1959, the 2 long rows of 8-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) at Kim Shin Lane are of 454 sq ft per unit. It was a closely- knit community as the lane is pedestrian only and worked as a public space for gatherings by the residents. All of the units have been locked up and residents have moved out except for a handful of die-hard individuals, who are still living there. OJoy Canteen, an eatery run by social enterprise Ginko House is still operating. Hong Kong | 2025 4 Aug 2025  Popinjays at The Murray Popinjays is a contemporary lifestyle rooftop restaurant and bar at The Murray Hong Kong hotel, offering Italian gastronomy, reflecting the city's vibrant, cosmopolitan style. Spanning 520 square metres, the wraparound terrace provides a breathtaking view of Central. Central . Hong Kong | 2025 3 Aug 2025  Hong Kong CBD Central is Hong Kong’s frenetic business, financial and retail heart, crammed with skyscrapers, swanky malls, luxury hotels and banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank. International Finance Centre (IfC) is also in sight. Central . Hong Kong | 2025 2 Aug 2025  Sunset over Matsue The Shimane Art Museum, situated on the shore of Lake Shinji, is one of the most popular places in Matsue to view the sunset. Matsue . 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