Urban explorer finds beauty in decay

Photographer Vincent Jansen travels throughout Europe, visiting beautiful abandoned places. He explores churches, factories, sanatoriums, mortuaries, villas and theaters, all quietly waiting for renovation or demolition. His photos show a unique perspective on what is happening behind the "no trespassing" signs: where nature is slowly gaining ground and the desolation, loneliness and decay leave their stunning traces.

(All captions by the artist.)

For more of Vincent's work, visit his Flickr page, his Facebook page or his website http://www.hoorayfordecay.com

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