Doel is a small village in Belgium, located on the river Scheldt, not far from Antwerp. What makes Doel special is that it is almost completely deserted and is often called a ghost town.
Once upon a time, Doel was a lively village with inhabitants, schools, shops and other amenities. In the 1960s, however, a plan to expand the Antwerp port came along, which meant Doel would have to be demolished. This led to much uncertainty and unrest among residents.
In the 1990s, the government started buying out residents and more and more people left. Today, most houses are empty and many buildings have fallen into disrepair. You now see a lot of graffiti and some places are overgrown with plants.
Despite the vacancy, Doel has become a popular spot for tourists, photographers.
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands