Urbexology
Overview
Urbexology is a collaborative browser-based map for researching historic and potentially abandoned places worldwide, combining community-submitted reports with public geographic data including OpenStreetMap. Features include satellite imagery and terrain/LiDAR views, filtering by isolation or zone type, saved personal markers with notes, and location alerts for new nearby spots. The site repeatedly warns that reports may be inaccurate or outdated and do not establish current condition or permission to enter a property.
Key Features
- A collaborative map combining community reports with OpenStreetMap data.
- Satellite imagery, terrain, and LiDAR views alongside each location record.
- Saved personal markers with notes, wish lists, and location alerts for new nearby spots.
Best For
Best for people researching abandoned or historic locations for photography or exploration who understand that reports are user-submitted and do not grant permission to enter private property.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- The free tier caps saved markers at 300; the Pro tier's price is not disclosed until the signup/checkout flow.
- The site explicitly warns that location data can be inaccurate or outdated and never establishes legal access or current condition.
Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 3/5 · Updated
This is an editorial assessment, not an average of customer ratings.
“A working collaborative map for researching abandoned and historic locations, with clear safety disclaimers; the exact price of its Pro tier could not be confirmed.”
Pricing
Free tier allows up to 300 saved markers; a paid Pro tier removes that limit and adds features, but the exact Pro price is not shown until checkout.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.