Places Edited by gingercinnamon

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.

This massive steel pyramid can be entered by a set of jagged steps that let visitors stand in its heart.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

This temple to the sturm and drang of Richard Wagner contains a dragon's cave and reptile zoo full of living "dragons."

Austin’s nonprofit-run graffiti park where street art is meant to be painted over.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

A small museum filled with over 1,000 clocks, and one particular clock calibrated to run until the year 9999.

Beautiful Austrian natural history museum with carved ceilings and row after row of ancient taxidermy.

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

The resting place for anonymous victims of the Danube's dark waters.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

A magnificent Victorian garden that brings the charm and style of old-time aristocracy to the 21st century public.

A living art gallery painted on a canvas of Monterey pine trees.

This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.