Crumbling model dinosaurs at the abandoned Wonderland Eurasia theme park near the Turkish capital of Ankara. AFP
The former attraction opened in March 2019 with the ambition of being 'Europe's largest theme park' but shut down within a year. AFP
Wonderland Eurasia, previously known as Ankapark, has been left to rot since. Reuters
The park had 17 roller coasters, the second-most worldwide. It was closed permanently in February 2020. AFP
Political turmoil, uneven ride quality and a lack of attendance caused the massive park to close its doors after less than a year of operation. AFP
Abandoned dinosaur statues. AFP
The project, built by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, cost hundreds of millions of dollars. AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had delivered a rousing speech at the opening ceremony of Wonderland Eurasia, but now even this lion looks fed up with his lot. AFP
Wonderland Eurasia theme park is left to gather dust. AFP
This dinosaur has lost much of its ferocity. AFP
The much-vaunted theme park has been reduced to its bare bones. AFP
