Places Edited by Eric Grundhauser

Increasingly decayed figures stand as a powerful reminder of the human costs of Czech Communism.

A shady solar power system that couldn't hold up to the harsh desert conditions.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

One of the tallest buildings in Africa provides a great view of Johannesburg's unique geography.

The gaunt visage of this angular Christ giant is enough to put the fear of God into all who see it.

This giant meditative chakra sits peacefully in the Flathead Valley of western Montana.

The liveliest ghost town in the state.

Come for the speed, leave in love with the desert.

This medieval church tower has maintained its clockworks since the 16th century.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.

Explore the ruins of war and maritime history along this gorgeously ferocious North Atlantic seascape.

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

One man's desire to transcend art led to the construction of this outsider chapel.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

A curious structure built just for the birds.

A former copper mine which became a truly unsuccessful prison.

An abandoned vacation home spent a decade taking on legends. It's now taking on water.

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

Dedicated to improving the plight of the rare scaly anteater.

Buildings that dynamite couldn't bring down were abandoned because of bathroom issues.

The world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory continues to report on the stars.