Exploring Abandoned Buildings In Search Of Lost Treasures

I’ve always been drawn to abandoned buildings, whether it was a crumbling barn on my family’s farm or the old mill in town. 

There’s something about the mystery and romance of these places that makes me want to explore them. 

As a kid, I’d often sneak into abandoned homes and buildings with my friends, looking for mischief and adventure. 

Most of the time we’d find nothing but debris old newspapers, broken furniture, even dead animals but every once in awhile we’d stumble upon something amazing: an antique vase that was worth thousands of dollars or a vintage watch that could be sold online for hundreds more than we paid for it at Goodwill!

Takeaways
Exploring abandoned buildings can be a thrilling and rewarding experience for treasure hunters.
Researching locations and taking safety precautions is crucial to ensure a successful and safe exploration.
Understanding the legal considerations surrounding urban exploration can help avoid potential legal consequences.
Respect for the location and its history is essential when exploring abandoned places.
The use of appropriate equipment, such as a flashlight and sturdy footwear, can help ensure a safe and enjoyable exploration.

Identifying Abandoned Buildings

Identifying a potential building to explore can be an exciting part of the process. Your first tip is to look for buildings that are on the verge of collapse. 

The structure might be in disrepair and have broken windows, graffiti and overgrown plants. You want a building that has been abandoned for a long time so that you can work your way through layers of history and find hidden treasures, including old photos, books and more.

Another tip is to find a remote location: The further away from civilization you get, the less likely it will be that someone discovers you searching through their belongings or taking things out of their home (or business).

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Decoding A Building’s Architecture

In order to identify the architecture of a building, you must first be able to identify its style. This is done by looking at the shape of the building and comparing it to other structures that have already been identified as belonging to a specific type of architecture.

For example: if you find an octagonal tower in what appears to be an abandoned church, your first instinct will probably be that this was once a church built in the style of medieval times. 

However, after researching similar churches across Europe, it may become apparent that this same style was popular among wealthy families during Renaissance periods as well–meaning your initial guess about its age would have been incorrect! In order for us as historians and archaeologists today who are interested in learning about past civilizations’ architectural styles through their buildings alone (rather than relying on written documents)

We need some way of classifying our findings into certain categories based on their shape so we can match them up with other examples from different time periods around the world without getting confused about where each piece fits into history’s timeline.

Discovering The Location Of A Building

The first step in planning an urban exploration is to find the location of the building you are interested in exploring. 

One way to do this is by using Google Maps, which has a street view feature that allows you to see what a building looks like from the outside before visiting it. 

Another method would be to use Google Earth, which offers aerial views of many cities around the world that allow you to see buildings from above. 

If your area doesn’t appear on either map service, try searching for maps online until you find one that shows what you’re looking for in detail

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Figuring Out What’s Inside A Building That’s Still Partially Hidden.

In order to locate a building that hasn’t been fully exposed, you’ll need to look for signs of its past use. Look for buildings that are in areas of high human activity, such as busy downtown districts or near railroads and ports. 

These locations will have attracted people for many years, so any buildings left there are likely to have stood the test of time well.

Look for building features like doors and windows that aren’t blocked off with cement or metal bars; these indicate that a person could walk right inside if they wanted to—and there’s no telling what treasures might lie within! 

If you’re able to get inside without being caught trespassing (some abandoned buildings are owned by private citizens), be sure not to touch anything unless it’s obvious what its function was before being abandoned by humans: don’t try opening drawers or cabinets unless they’re clearly meant as storage spaces!

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Using Gps To Determine If You’re Near A Building With An Entrance

If you’re looking for abandoned buildings, GPS is an extremely useful tool. Not only can it be used to find abandoned buildings in the first place, but it can also allow you to determine if any of them have secret entrances.

If you decide to use this method, the first thing that you need to do is turn on your GPS and make sure that it’s working properly before heading out on your adventures (or else how will you know where you are?). 

Next, head over to Google Maps or another similar app and plug in the address or coordinates of your destination into its search bar (if necessary). Then scroll down through all of the results until you find one with a red marker overtop. 

This marker shows where exactly that building exists on Earth in other words: It gives us an idea about its exact location relative

to where we currently stand! Now all we need is some sort of map showing what’s inside each building so we know which ones have secret entrances…

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Using Binoculars To Zoom In On Details

When using your binoculars, it’s best to use the most powerful ones you can find. This will help you zoom in on details and see more of the area around an abandoned building. 

If you’re using a digital zoom, try not to use it too much it’s better for your eyesight if you use manual zooming instead.

When looking through your binoculars at an abandoned structure, take notice of any visible markings or signs that might indicate past inhabitants or usage (such as graffiti). 

You may also see evidence of recent visits by other explorers and photographers; this is very common since many people enjoy exploring abandoned locations due to their historical value and mystery factor.

Getting Into Abandoned Buildings

There are basically two ways to get into an abandoned building. The first is to find an entrance that’s already in use by someone else, such as the doors leading into a subway station or a cellar door left open by the previous owners. 

Sometimes it’s possible to walk right up and look around without anyone ever noticing you—all you have to do is be discreet and not make too much noise while you’re exploring. If this isn’t possible, your next option is breaking in through some other means (such as smashing through a window with a rock). 

Once inside, make sure there aren’t any security guards patrolling nearby; if there are, then stay out of their sight and hide so they won’t see you! 

If no one comes by after awhile but there are still lights on inside the building that don’t belong there or windows still lit up at night (as opposed to boarded up), then chances are good that someone will come back soon enough so make sure not only what door(s) lead outside but also how far away from them each room may be located before heading out again!

Finding Small Rooms Inside An Empty Large One

When you find a large room with no obvious exits, look for small rooms or cubicles. Use a flashlight to look for hidden doors and windows.

If there are structural damage, such as broken glass or cracked walls, it is likely that someone has been here before you. Also take note of any signs of forced entry.

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Conclusion

If you’re a fan of abandoned buildings, use these tips to get started exploring! If you’ve ever been curious about abandoned buildings, but don’t know where to start or what they have in store for you, this article is your answer. 

We hope that after reading it, not only will you be prepared for the adventure ahead but also excited!