Cheratte

An abandoned coal mine somewhere in Belgium.

The first well was dug in 1850 to extract dice coal .

The mine had to close in 1877 for the first time, due to a horrible accident to one of the mineworkers.

In 1907 it was re-opened and was operational until 1977. 

In the beginning of the 21st century, the mine closed its doors.

Since then it was left in decay and became a hotspot for urban explorers.

The demolition of several buildings were planned for 2016, but I believe it's postponed for later 2017.

A picture of  the closed mine in 1905 before the reconstruction

the mine in 1907 after the reconstruction