Inside abandoned 1920s time-warp village built for hit Hollywood movie starring Robin Williams before being left to rot

AN ABANDONED time-warp village once built for a hit Hollywood movie starring Robin Williams has become a mecca for urban explorers. The quaint seaside township called “Popeye’s village” now lays in ruins on the northern tip of Malta but was once a hub of activity. GettySunset at the 1920’s themed Popeye Village in Malta[/caption] The seaside town was built for the hit film Popeye, which featured late Robin WilliamsRex GettyThe abandoned town still has the same buildings from the movie set[/caption] Its eclectic architecture of slanted sea huts and brightly coloured wooden buildings are a throwback to the 1920’s set of the film Popeye. It was purpose-built for the Walt Disney live-action musical, which featured late Robin and American belle Shelley Duvall. The adaptation hit the screens in 1981 and grossed more than £47million at box office. However, with the glory days over – droves of adventures now visit the abandoned village seeking nostalgia. TikToker @cristiandiacinto visited the village just a few months ago to show fans what remained. As he stood on a cliff at Anchor Bay he gave a panoramic view of the eccentric town surrounded by turquoise blue water. Footage then showed everyday life of the town with a few inhabited storefronts and museums that cater to film buffs. The town was also littered with relics from the film such as Popeye’s boat and its rickety jetty. Social media users were awe-inspired by his discovery. “I’ve been there before – it is amazing,” a TikTok user said. “Wow, that was one of my favourite movies when I was a kid,” one added. “Looks great, I’d love to take my family there,” a second remarked. “Robin was the best, RIP,” another said. Built in 1979, Popeye’s village has also played host to many other Hollywood sets including Gladiator 2. It’s located just a few kilometres away from the village of Mellieha, which takes approximately an hour to reach by car from the capital, Valletta. According to Passporter, in the summer months a theme park runs in the area runs in full swing with different workshops and activities. Between June to October, the village also puts on shows for families with tickets costing roughly £13 a pop. Checkout this sinister-looking ruins of a luxury hotel complex that was once bustling with tourists in Croatia. While another stunning resort in Barbados has been left to ruins, leaving explorers shocked. ShutterstockRelics from the film have been left behind for tourists to enjoy[/caption] ShutterstockA picture taken from inside one of the seaside huts[/caption] The village has become a mecca for urban explorersTikTok/@cristiandigiacinto The hamlet offers a range of odd buildingsGetty Popeye grossed more than £47million at box office when it was released in 1981Rex GettyThe village is located on the northern tip of Malta at Anchor Bay[/caption]