Abandoned Italy: Take a look through the buildings time forgot

A British photographer has captured incredible images of Italy's most beautiful derelict buildings - by sneaking into abandoned structures. The stunning shots of hospitals, churches and other deserted buildings show abandoned beds, overgrown arches and staggering staircases.

Gaz Mather, 40, is a dedicated urban explorer from Manchester. He took these shots during a long weekend touring the deserted buildings of northern Italy.