Alumina Factory, Almásfüzítő, Hungary /// 2020.10.24. @Ati @Berni @Levi RATING:✪✪ DIFFICULTY: hard SIZE: 10+ buildings

19:00 23th October 2022 Published by Attila Deák

We made a trip to the Alumina Factory Almásfüzitő. This industrial complex, which was built in the 1970s, had been abandoned for many years, and we were excited to explore it.

As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with a surprise. Among the crumbling buildings and overgrown vegetation, we found two abandoned locomotives. They had clearly been left to rust and decay, and it was fascinating to imagine what their past lives had been like.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t go inside the power plant itself, as it is still being used. However, we were able to explore the main entrance building, which had been restored with Soviet-style statues. The building itself was a work of art, and it was a shame that the rest of the complex hadn’t been given the same treatment.

Despite not being able to fully explore the power plant, the trip was still a success. The abandoned locomotives and restored entrance building made for an exciting and unique urbex experience. We’re already planning our next trip to this industrial relic, and we hope to see more of the complex in the future.

Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that urbexing is generally illegal and trespassing can lead to legal consequences. It’s important to be aware of the laws of the area you’re exploring and be respectful of private property.

Alumina Factory, Almásfüzítő, Hungary /// 2020.10.24. @Ati @Berni @Levi RATING:✪✪ DIFFICULTY: hard SIZE: 10+ buildings

19:00 23th October 2022 Published by Attila Deák

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We made a trip to the Alumina Factory Almásfüzitő. This industrial complex, which was built in the 1970s, had been abandoned for many years, and we were excited to explore it.

As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with a surprise. Among the crumbling buildings and overgrown vegetation, we found two abandoned locomotives. They had clearly been left to rust and decay, and it was fascinating to imagine what their past lives had been like.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t go inside the power plant itself, as it is still being used. However, we were able to explore the main entrance building, which had been restored with Soviet-style statues. The building itself was a work of art, and it was a shame that the rest of the complex hadn’t been given the same treatment.

Despite not being able to fully explore the power plant, the trip was still a success. The abandoned locomotives and restored entrance building made for an exciting and unique urbex experience. We’re already planning our next trip to this industrial relic, and we hope to see more of the complex in the future.

Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that urbexing is generally illegal and trespassing can lead to legal consequences. It’s important to be aware of the laws of the area you’re exploring and be respectful of private property.

LOCATION

Finding and locating Urbex sites is a time-consuming task or we can call it a hobby.

First, try Google Search & Google Maps, a good search can do miracles 😉

But with the help of Google maps and Bing maps, google search urbex-related webpages, and delving into the comments of open/closed Facebook groups with abandoned topics, you can find almost every location if you really want it. That’s how we’ve made a Google Urbex World Map digging deep into the Internet, so now we have thousands of amazing new places to discover, only time and money limit us. If you are also an Urbex photographer, or if you have an Urbex Vlog/Blog please contact us, we are ready to share or change locations if we are sure you are a trusted Urbexer/Friend, not a metal dealer/thief or a destructive barbarian vandal.

We strictly condemn all forms of destruction of deserted places and damaging abandoned sites. We take nothing away, we do not move anything, don’t break locks, don’t break windows. Take photos, leave just footprints.

Please support us on Patreon, so with this support, we can visit better and better-abandoned places all over the world. You will be able to get the newest blog posts and pictures weeks before they will be published here and on our Facebook page. Also, we are doing live chat sessions with our supporters, so you can hear really interesting stories about how we find a hidden location, hor how is it possible to enter a place or how can we survive when we are cathed by security. This behind the scene information is only for the supporting Patreon users. Also, you will be the first to be able to buy a cheaper price for our future printed Urbex photo albums, so early heads up on any new print products just for you.

Maintaining a site like this, with a Facebook page with daily posts needs a lot of time and effort. We created this Club to share our adventures and photos with the world, to keep the memory of these abandoned buildings which might even disappear in the near future forever. Our hope is that visitors enjoy their time here and think about the past, and the stories behind the pictures, and maybe we will encourage someone to buy and restore a site.

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THE STORY

The background story of the Alumina Factory in Almásfüzítő:

The Alumina Factory Almásfüzitő is a large industrial complex located in Hungary. It was built in the 1970s as part of the country’s push to modernize and industrialize. The factory was designed to produce alumina, a key component in the production of aluminum.

Construction of the factory began in 1973, and it was officially opened in 1977. The complex was built with the help of Soviet experts, and it was one of the largest industrial projects in Hungary at the time. The factory was built to produce alumina using bauxite, a type of ore that contains aluminum.

The Alumina Factory Almásfüzitő was a major source of employment for the local community, and it played a key role in the development of the region. The factory was also a significant contributor to Hungary’s economy, as the alumina produced there was used in the production of aluminum, which was in high demand for construction and other industries.

However, as the years passed, the factory fell into decline. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to a decline in demand for alumina, and the factory was forced to scale back its operations. In the 2000s, the factory was closed and it has been abandoned since then.

Despite its decline, the Alumina Factory Almásfüzitő remains an important part of Hungary’s industrial history. The complex is a reminder of the country’s push to modernize and industrialize, and it stands as a monument to the hard work and dedication of the people who built and worked at the factory.

It’s also worth mentioning that the factory and the surrounding area is contaminated with heavy metals and pollutants which can be dangerous for human and environment, so it’s highly advised to not enter the premises and leave it for professionals to handle the cleanup.