Places Edited by halkoss

A piece of the front end of a British cruiser that was used as a block ship in World War I.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

Some of the freshest vegetables in Seoul are grown in a subway station.

The remains of a former colonial fort on a stretch of beach that is occasionally visited by crocodiles.

This lovely tree was a thank you gift from the man known as "Public Enemy No.1."

This antique shop specializes in the history of print and design.

This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.

A statue commemorating a 16-year old girl's nighttime ride to raise a militia against attacking British troops.

Nearly three tons of weapons from the Vietnam War still remain in this small, hidden museum.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

One of the last socialist halls still standing in the United States.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

This unusual hostel provides a glimpse of life in a city under siege.

This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.

This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.

This mountain is one of the largest in Scotland but is better known for its hollow insides.

These mountain hot springs have seen power struggles, doomed romances, and a generalissimo's attempted escape from mutiny.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

In the late 1990s, a mechanic and fan bought this iconic sportscar back from the dead.

The former house of an anthropologist couple displays Lacandón Maya artifacts in a homey atmosphere.

The displays in this off-the-beaten-path museum highlight the holistic, indigenous methods of healing.

This museum explores the grim reality of life in the earliest British colonies in America.