8 Magnificent Buildings That Sinking

This magnificent building is now drowned purposely converted to dams and reservoirs. Formerly this building serves as a place of worship, palaces, forts and now has become a popular attraction for tourists and photographers.

1. St. Nicholas Church, Macedonia

Church of St. Nicholas in Mavrovo, Republic of Macedonian, was built in 1850 and stood for 153 years until it was decided to be an artificial lake that is required by the local community. At one point the church was completely submerged, but the building can rise again, especially in the summer in the 21st century.

2. Church Of Altgraun In Lake Reschen, Italy

Man-made lake development plans in this area started in 1920 by Montecantini company, which will be used as a power plant. But this development is hampered by the resistance of local communities who do not agree with the plan.

After years of delays and concerns of local government, the village of Graun and Reschen finally sank in 1950 who is now a reservoir. Total homes sank as much as 163 homes, including the famous church, which is still visible with a clock tower that still stands above the water surface along the 20ft.

3. Church of Old Petrolandia, Brazil

Petrolandia is a city in Brazil located near the river of Sao Francisco, which is now submerged due to dam construction. Now, only the roof of the church are still visible.

4. Kalyazin Bell Tower, Russia

The Kalyazin Bell Tower is the bell tower of Neo Classical style, which is now covered by water. The building was built in 1796-1800 that are part of the monastery of St. Nicholas.

When Stalin was in power and ordered the construction of dams Uglich in 1939, the old part of Kalyazin includes several structures built in the medieval covered by water. This building has become a local tourist attraction in the area east of Tver Oblast.

5. Jal Mahal Palace, India

Jal Mahal (meaning "water palace") is a palace located in the middle of Man Sagar lake, the city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state, India. Built as a palace of the royal family recreation in 1799, Jal Mahal is a romantic place with intricate architectural details that are in the middle of quiet wave of Man Sagar lake water.

6. Church of Mediano, Spain

Mediano church is a 16th-century church that is now submerged, is located in Mediano, Huesca province, Spain. This church and the whole village around submerged by water at the dam in 1960. Last resident to leave the village when the water had gone into their homes.

7. Tricule Fortress, Romania

Tricule fortress built in the 15th century that serves to stop the expansion of the Ottoman Empire West, located near the Svinita, borders Romania and Serbia. On the left side of the Danube River, 4km from Svinita, there are 3 triangular tower. Made of stone, still stands with a height of 1.4 m, consists of three levels.

8. The Nativity Church, Russia

Church of the Nativity was built in the late 18th century (circa 1790). Church is located on the shores of Lake Beloye. Church of the Nativity drowned when UniSoviet commence construction of hydroelectric plants. This church has been damaged by half, and now a tourist route Sheksna river. In the year 2009 has made ​​efforts to save this building.