Some find amusement in peculiar ways.
In the south-east section of Berlin lies Plänterwald, a borough that sits along the Spree river. This wooded area is home to Spreepark, an old amusement park that once attracted hundreds of thousands. Today, the ferris wheel is at an eerie standstill, and the rollercoaster that used to thrill attendees is now covered in graffiti.
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The attraction is well-known in Berlin by its original name, Kulturpark Plänterwald. The park has been left to ruins since its owners announced bankruptcy in 2002 -- but that hasn't stopped the public from enjoying the creepy rides and headless dinosaurs that remain along the ground.
At its peak, the park attracted more than 1 million visitors annually, but dwindling numbers forced its closure, and its owners supposedly fled their debt in Germany for Peru. Although there are occasional guided tours, many tourists and locals risk the fine and hop the fence for a closer look at the deserted play place.
Though the park is no longer open, it still provides millions of photographers with a much different form of amusement than originally intended on Instagram.
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The park has also been featured in the movie Hanna, as well as a music video for the song "Run Dry," by the band Sizarr.