Places Edited by GREG MEYER md

Among the may artifacts on display is a clock made of 50,000 individual pieces of wood.

This seven-sided Romanesque chapel is regarded as the oldest building in Rovinj.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

Three witches are said to be buried beneath these unmarked concrete graves.

This saltwater swimming pool, which is the last of its kind in the United States, is slowly crumbling within sight of multiple high-end beachside hotels.

This work of art was designed to represent the Tarpeian Way Quarry that once dominated the area.

Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.

In 1912, a broken section of the reservoir wall released millions of gallons of water and destroyed many homes downhill.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

The symbol was surreptitiously built into the river bank by German prisoners of war.

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.

The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

Brightly colored 30-foot-tall totems light up the desert sky just outside Las Vegas.