Places Edited by halkoss

This castle has decor from many periods of history, as well as a fairytale park.

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.

A mountaintop Buddhist temple with panoramic views of Hiroshima.

A century-old rail tunnel turned eco-friendly cycling path.

Remnants of a forgotten ballpark where legend and infamy intersect.

Former coal-powered facility turned museum.

A unique clock tower in the garden of an elegant Victorian hall.

You can receive a blessing for your electronics at this Shinto shrine near Akihabara.

This town hosts 170 pieces of public art, including giant irises, flying saucers, and, famously, hippos.

A historic area for shopping and dining in Ketchikan's former red-light district.

The former headquarters for Whitey Bulger and the notorious Winter Hill Gang.

Jack White's record store is the only place in the world that records live shows direct-to-acetate.

Stop by this fifth-generation fish market and smokehouse for the catch of the day.

The real Buddhist temple where the fictional Kwai Chang Kaine (David Carradine) trained in TV's 'Kung Fu' series.

Here lies Zona, whose ghostly testimony led to her husband’s murder conviction.

The ideal location for an immersive ecological experience.

This historic, pentagon-shaped fort houses the City Museum.

A historic pub in the front room of a Victorian-era house.

A Texas-sized secondhand bookstore features 54,000 square feet of books, music, and media.

A peaceful place to spot the rare and iconic red-crowned crane.

The Dublin sea wall draws walkers, photographers, and fishing enthusiasts.

A World War I relic found in the middle of a modern residential area.

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.

A riverside mansion built in the 1770s still stands near the town of Wai.