Places Edited by Daniel McDermon

A vast floating ceiling ripples above the terminal like the waves of the Red Sea meeting the surrounding desert.

The longest pedestrian tunnel in the world.

The Branch Davidian compound known as the Mount Carmel Center became the site of one of the most controversial law enforcement operations in U.S. history.

This modest lottery shop draws hopefuls all year long, but come Christmas season, lines wrap around the block.

The name is a dubious distinction for the man who ordered a full retreat during what is considered the first engagement of the Black Hawk War.

The Underground railway station and its Cubist/Art Deco statue are so evocative of 1920s/30s London that one almost expects to see Poirot on the stairs.

Kloster Eberbach is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval Cistercian monasteries, founded in 1136 and renowned for its austere Romanesque architecture and historic wine cellars.

A rare example of pre-Revolutionary war Georgian-style architecture in Virginia's Piedmont region.

A small arthouse cinema in Bend, Oregon showing independent films in a tucked away historic alley

One of the country's largest cinemas that is not part of the tourist trail.

Eight sides, one incredible story — the Gregg-Crites Octagon House is one of Circleville's most fascinating architectural treasures.

Hidden on top of a ferry terminal is a nifty statue of three dolphins, and one of Hong Kong's best sunset viewpoints.

A pristine medieval church that was visited by Columbus before his travels to the Americas.

One of Ohio's longest history books isn't made of paper—it's painted across the floodwall.

Murals created to save a fisherman's quarter from demolition!

One of Australia’s most complete colonial prison complexes.

This sculpture is dedicated to a famed cryptid and local icon allegedly witnessed in the early 19th century.

A living history museum preserving buildings and artefacts from Durham's past, including 15 heritage buildings to explore.

A large, industrial, unfinished sculpture depicting a hand descending from the ceiling.

A fountain full of 18 bronze-cast dogs, a cat, a pony, some birds, and a mystery apple, all because one guy and his golden retriever saw a photo online.

Another beautiful spot in the hidden universe of Eames Demetrios.

One of Detroit's most iconic fictional protectors, RoboCop, finally has a statue.

One of Europe's best-preserved maritime quarantine stations, where thousands of travelers were once isolated to stop deadly epidemics.

A small waterfall hides in a green gorge on the walk to Skaftafell’s famous basalt-framed cascade.