Places Edited by Allegra Rosenberg

Discover the crossroads of industrial innovation, Native American history, and local artistry.

Designed by Calvert Vaux, this former post office now serves as a home for the local arts.

Descend into the world’s longest-running deep anthracite coal mine.

A moai decorated with the depiction of a European ship.

The only remaining vespasienne in Paris is a (stinky) relic of Resistance.

A unique collection illustrates the history of the masked commedia dell'arte character.

A sprawling historic mansion with connections to a notable industrial and publishing dynasty.

A forgotten 1800s burial vault hides in plain sight beneath a busy downtown Houston bridge.

Statues pay tribute to the icons of "Killer Dana," one of California's most famous surfing towns.

The first and only troll museum in Norway has interactive exhibits, friendly staff and a small gift shop.

This plaque is dedicated to a historic hotel’s Canine Ambassador and the subject of two children’s books.

An abandoned early 20th-century mansion towers over a cliff in a southern Peruvian beach town.

This abandoned open-pit copper mine features stunning turquoise mineral pools and excellent rock-hunting opportunities.

This historic Art Nouveau mansion has guided tours and impressive views of the Currituck Sound.

A volunteer-run museum dedicated to past and present firefighting practices.

This historical house of a British businessman in Curitiba was saved from destruction by being moved to a new spot.

A damaged tree turned into a whimsical giant pencil that is sharpened each year.

Memorial full of frescoes, in the middle of nowhere.

This massive and complex stone tower is a great example of the many pre-historic nuraghes on the island.

The dynasty’s coat of arms reveals its historical ties to the French town of Moulins and the Spanish crown.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

This volcanic crater lake is renowned for its perfectly round shape, stunning blue-green waters, and unique geological properties.

These hilariously laughing bronze figures lampoon empty promises while encouraging civic engagement.

Inside this old mill is a collection of images that will always remain frozen in time.