What is doom tourism?

Doom tourism (also called dark tourism, black tourism, or morbid tourism) is a type of tourism that focuses on dark historical events, natural disasters, or other tragic sites that are associated with significant loss of life.

Visitors to such sites may be motivated by a variety of factors, including curiosity, fascination, or the desire to commemorate or learn from historical tragedies.

Examples of doom tourism destinations include the locations of major battles and genocides, sites of natural disasters like earthquakes or tsunamis, and abandoned or decaying urban areas.

However, it's important to approach doom tourism with respect and sensitivity, ensuring that the focus remains on the memory and lessons from these events, rather than exploiting or sensationalizing them for entertainment purposes.