Ruins are one of the most common tropes used in historical movies, novel fiction and roleplaying games, serving as a powerful reminder of the grandeur of once-thriving civilizations. In the real world, these silent, empty places, often draw people "to the sight of what is broken, damaged and decayed,” Susan Stewart noted in an interview for The Washington Post.
The remnants of grand structures like mansions or industry complexes often get swallowed by nature, turning what could've been a haunting location into a breathtaking landmark hidden by trees, plants and vegetation.
Exploring these breathtaking ruins is no easy task, requiring lots of skill to capture the true energy of these locations with photographs and videos. Thankfully, the internet has many capable Urban Explorers, who share their unique finds on the internet, helping the stay-at-home curious souls like us.
Waverley Abbey ruins I came across on a dog walk! pt.1
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Waverley Abbey ruins I came across on a dog walk! pt.2
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Waverley Abbey ruins I came across on a dog walk! pt.4
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You can buy this ruined chateau in France
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Abandoned French ruins in Vung Tau, Viet Nam.
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Found the Ruins of an Old Lodge in the Woods… (Pennsylvania – Devil's Hole)
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The Abandoned Funeral Home Where Houdini Was Embalmed
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Recently explored the ruins of a once grand Manor House in Wales pt.1
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Recently explored the ruins of a once grand Manor House in Wales. pt.2
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Castle ruins in Scotland pt.1
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Castle ruins in Scotland pt.2
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Castle ruins in Scotland pt.3
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A pretty awesome ruin in the woods pt.1
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A pretty awesome ruin in the woods pt.2
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Red castle ruins
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The Doc Rogers Place is an enormous ruin located on Tate Gap outside of Coker Creek, TN.
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Stone church, now reduced to ruin, and soon to be gone altogether.
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Abandoned waterworks in Decatur, GA (aka The Ruins)
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Old church in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Ruins after fire.
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Bibb Mill Ruins (Columbus, GA)
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A gorgeous ruin in France
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Exploring the ruins of an abandoned mansion in the middle of a forest in Upstate New York.
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Inside the 400-year-old ruins of Mission San Jose de los Jemez, abandoned since 1639. Jemez, New Mexico.
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Stone ruins of a once sprawling textile mill site in RI
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