Though not operating in this day and age, Athens Lunatic Asylum is another mental asylum that I would like to touch on in this list, mostly due to its beautiful structure and interiors. Athens Lunatic Asylum was located in Athens, Ohio before being renamed The Ridges. Although the outside structure and interior are something beautiful to behold, the procedures and activities that took place during its operation fall under the category of “gruesome.” One of those practices was the lobotomy procedure, which the asylum became best known for. Aside from the practices, it’s still a beauty to behold and one that has attracted some tourist activity as in today’s day and age, it is home to the Kennedy Museum of Art, which is evident in the image shown above.