Places Edited by Roxanne Hoorn

One of the world’s oldest surviving convict prisons, once the scene of daring escapes and riots.

A unique tribute to the chocolatey past that helped shape one British city.

Once the home of a noted Civil War spy, the two-story brick house now serves as a museum.

The remains of the Minatogawa Man found here are among the oldest known skeleton specimens from Japan.

A treasure trove of artifacts dating back to the late 19th century in Alabama.

A Christian pilgrimage site that may have also been a temple for the Greek goddess of love.

The remains of a notorious mental institution that became known for its structural design failures and experiments carried out on patients.

Dominating the skyline of Kaliningrad, the iconic House of Soviets has always been abandoned.

The site of the surrender of Colonel Fannin and his men during the Texas Revolution.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

The ruins of a village destroyed by a 22-day flood.

A Brutalist monument and "sculpture that contains many sculptures."

An old anti-aircraft cannon.

The skeletal remains of an ancient human were found with the bones of giant ground sloths.

Explore these Victorian-era tunnels under a bustling train station.

Celebrate the history of the lucky chimney sweep.

An unusual entertainment complex full of up-cycled musical instruments.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is home to one of Polynesia’s largest petroglyph fields.

These two 90-year-old statues were once part of a Japanese Shinto shrine.

The highest point in Denmark has been a matter of dispute for over 80 years.

Colorado’s most beloved glacier is an imposter.

These former ticket office windows in London's underground now house pocket-size parks.

Two copies of a rejected Victorian-era lamp design still stand along the Thames River.

This massive, ancient canal system was built using only sticks and stones.