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50 Pictures Of ‘Urban Hell’ That Don’t Look Real But Sadly Are (New Pics)
CuriositiesMAR 22, 2025

50 Pictures Of ‘Urban Hell’ That Don’t Look Real But Sadly Are (New Pics)

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There are many places in the world that are so breathtakingly beautiful, they attract millions of visitors every year. Some destinations fill you with a sense of peace and tranquility, others draw you in with their incredible architecture. There are those where the wonders of nature speak to your soul. And vibrant cities where the energy makes you feel more alive than ever before. It’s no surprise that Instagram is filled with #travel photographs. People save for months to be able to tick off their bucket list destinations, while others live vicariously through them by taking in the sights and sounds via beautiful IG reels.
But not every place on earth is Insta-worthy. There are some that might suck the life right out of you with their overcrowded, dreary, polluted and downright ugly appearance. Many of them can be found on a subreddit called Urban Hell. It has more than 1.5 million members who gather to share photographs of “all the hideous places human beings built or inhabit.” As the page states, it showcases “the darker side of the cities, towns, and villages in our shared world.” Bored Panda has put together a list of the most hellish posts from the page. Keep scrolling and don't forget to upvote the ones that stand out for you. 

#1 Diamond Mine In Mirny

Diamond Mine In Mirny
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#2 Chinese Apartment Buildings

Chinese Apartment Buildings
73points

#3 Hong Kong

Hong Kong
68points

#4 The State Of Syria Due To The War

The State Of Syria Due To The War
64points

#5 A Man Takes Bath As The Water Leaks From A Pipeline On A Smoggy Morning In New Delhi, India

A Man Takes Bath As The Water Leaks From A Pipeline On A Smoggy Morning In New Delhi, India
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#6 Destroyed Apartment Blocks Of Bakhmut After Its Capture By Russian Forces

Destroyed Apartment Blocks Of Bakhmut After Its Capture By Russian Forces
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#7 Bishkek, The Capital Of Kyrgyzstan, Is The City With The Worst Air Quality In The World

Bishkek, The Capital Of Kyrgyzstan, Is The City With The Worst Air Quality In The World
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#8 A Shocking Amount Of Filth Behind An Apartment Block In Marseille, France ( Parc Kalliste)

A Shocking Amount Of Filth Behind An Apartment Block In Marseille, France ( Parc Kalliste)
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61points

#9 Homelessness Problem In The Big Canadian Cities

Homelessness Problem In The Big Canadian Cities
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60points

#10 Another Newly Built Chinese Village

Another Newly Built Chinese Village
56points

#11 A Shanty Town In Paris

A Shanty Town In Paris
56points

#12 Block 17 Norilsk, Russia

Block 17 Norilsk, Russia
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#13 Pyongyang, North Korea Before Dawn

Pyongyang, North Korea Before Dawn
49points

#14 Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya
47points

#15 Abandon Apartment Buildings In Tehran Iran

Abandon Apartment Buildings In Tehran Iran
45points

#16 1970s Houston Downtown With Mostly Parking Spaces

1970s Houston Downtown With Mostly Parking Spaces
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#17 Kampala, Uganda

Kampala, Uganda
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#18 A Building In Singapore

A Building In Singapore
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#19 Smog In Gurugram, India

Smog In Gurugram, India
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#20 Sphinx Looking At Egypt Ubranhell, This Is What He Sees All Day. Giza, Egypt

Sphinx Looking At Egypt Ubranhell, This Is What He Sees All Day. Giza, Egypt
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43points
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