Places Edited by Daniel McDermon

A chapel quietly preserves the remains of Father Damien, who devoted his life to caring for leprosy patients.

This unfinished sculpture, once loathed by locals, ultimately earned their affection.

Learn about puppetry and get a chance to make your own puppet.

This ancient Han dynasty-era tomb is Hong Kong's oldest known structure.

Henri Matisse's final masterpiece.

They say that the sculptures in the fountain dedicated to deceased children move at night.

Giant steel and concrete dinosaurs near Route 66 invite passerbys into a mineral shop.

Lankaster is a research and conservation center specializing in orchids and tropical plants, located near the city of Cartago.

A striking testament to the industrial past.

Thought to be Britain’s earliest purpose-built viewing station, this small hut frames a magical waterfall.

A giant pair of rose-tinted sunglasses offers an illuminated view of Aarhus Bay.

This 15th century church is where the Pilgrims spent their last night in the Netherlands before setting sail for America.

The secret centuries-old German cemetery in the heart of the Vatican.

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

Lego blocks now patch Rouen's WWII scars.

A trompe-l'oeil fresco celebrating 250 Walloon figures who left their mark on the region.

This modern district offers a stark contrast to Bordeaux's terrace-lined squares and waterfront façades.

In a Florida town known for antiques, this painted home became an art attraction and a symbol of love.

A quiet memorial to the victims of the Soviet-backed communist regime in Czechoslovakia.

Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.

It has a large collection of Wizard of Oz and OZ universe related items.

A giant sequoia tree slice that traveled across oceans and lived through wars

This ancient Roman cistern has been the source of many legends throughout the centuries.

A small town in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, is home to a former world leader in stereoscopic photography.