Places Edited by EDurban

A goblet-shaped rock that, according to lore, is the home of an elven hermit.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.

A cenote sitting in the middle of a parking lot shows the Yucatán Peninsula at its most urbanized.

The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

The underground mall's skylights look like they could be part of a spaceship.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

Mexico City decorates its facades with extravagant floral arrangements every year.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

This crumbling Art Deco movie palace in Mexico City has been abandoned for two decades.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.