Because Of Dark Secrets, These Hotels Were Abandoned For Several Decades

2. Haludovo Palace Hotel, Krk, Croatia: A Penthouse Dream Decayed

Once a symbol of extravagant coastal luxury, the Haludovo Palace Hotel on the Croatian island of Krk opened its doors in 1972. Backed by Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione, it was envisioned as a decadent playground for the wealthy, complete with lavish suites and casinos. Despite a glamorous start, financial troubles and the outbreak of the Yugoslav Wars in the early 1990s led to its decline and eventual abandonment. Now, its once-glittering pools are empty, its opulent interiors are crumbling, and nature is slowly reclaiming the modernist structures, a poignant reminder of a hedonistic dream turned to ruin. (Likely Wikimedia Commons Images: "Haludovo Palace Hotel," "Abandoned hotel Krk Croatia")