Places Edited by Daniel McDermon

A curious memorial to the Berlin Wall, German division, the war, and those who died at the wall.

A place where shoes are not displayed as fashion, but dissected as objects of craft, industry and cultural identity.

This sanctuary became synonymous with fear and terror in the ancient world.

An 11th-century Viking gravestone in a Victorian parish church graveyard.

In a past life this steamboat hauled rubber and passengers up and down the Amazon.

A configuration of a trio of statues that depict a scene reflecting a time emblematic in the city’s rich history.

One of the world’s only museums dedicated to the humble matchstick.

A displaced shrine that was put back after a string of bad luck.

The grave of the first dolphin to play Flipper is located at the Dolphin Research Center.

Discover this sandstone alcove, a geologic wonder in southern Utah, that continues to slowly shape shift.

This 12th-century castle majestically overlooks the city and the beautiful Mosel River valley.

This immaculately preserved church from late antiquity was originally the mausoleum of the Emperor Constantine's daughter.

The cascade created by Taipei’s rush-hour traffic has become one of the city’s quirkiest photo spots.

A massive underground palace containing a colossal reclining Buddha statue and the only Buddha parietal bone relic in the world.

This ancient tomb was discovered during the construction of a Turkish supermarket and was preserved.

A bold sculpture highlighting the stark inequality between Western affluence and developing world hardship.

Originally a mission, what may be the oldest building on Maui is now a museum of the island’s history.

Eclectic collection of cars, trucks, toys, aircraft, and machines from across the 20th and 21st centuries.

Enjoy a slice under the midnight sun at the world’s northermost Domino’s.

These ancient Roman burial mounds have stood the test of time.

A monumental golden thumb rises as an iconic homage to Nouveau Réalisme, bold in scale and unapologetic in spirit.

This unique footbridge stands out among the surrounding buildings, and is a popular filming and photography spot.

The site of Mexico’s last civilian execution is now a museum dedicated to regional history.

Visit Morris, the Horse, the symbol of the small town of Tryon since 1928!