15 Mind-Blowing Urbex Facts Every Urban Explorer Should Know If you’re fascinated by urban exploration   also known as urbex   you’re part of a growing global community obsessed with discovering abandoned buildings , forgotten tunnels , and hidden industrial ruins . Urbex photography has exploded on social media, drawing adventurers and photographers into the eerie beauty of decay and urban abandonment . But before you grab your flashlight and camera, here are 15 jaw-dropping