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33 Captivating Images from Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone

33 Captivating Images from Chernobyl s Exclusion Zone

 

After my recent 3 night / 4 day trip into the Chernobyl exclusion zone, it’s time to share some photos. This trip was intense and everywhere I looked there were scattered pieces of a once thriving community, something that does not make for a light experience.

If you want to read my impressions and advice about traveling to Chernobyl, please check out my blog post: 4 Day Chernobyl Trip: Impressions, Advice and Photos

The below photos include shots from the main abandoned town of Pripyat as well as from villages and areas located all over the exclusion zone.

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