The pool where nobody swims: Timișoara's abandoned lido
A public lido, drained and forgotten, still tiled in blue — and slowly being reclaimed.
Lidos, factories and grand hotels from a different era. Romania's ruins are often civic — built for everyone, then left to no one.
Each entry explains the history, the present condition, and how to appreciate the place responsibly — without ever encouraging trespassing.
A public lido, drained and forgotten, still tiled in blue — and slowly being reclaimed.


