Doel, a 700-year-old town in Belgium, is on the brink of extinction. With the expansion of the Port of Antwerp, the town is set for complete demolition. Most residents began selling off their property to developers in the 90s and have long left the town, but a couple hundred remain.
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In 2008, 100 riot police were sent to Doel to manually evacuate the remaining residents. This has left the town in an almost war-torn state. With so many empty buildings, the village has become a giant canvas for brilliant street art. Gigantic, colorful works are the only bright spots in an otherwise bleak landscape.
Photographer Romany WG captured these incredible photos and more can be seen on Flickr.
Belgian Ghost Town Is A Street Art Mecca
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