Places Edited by Henrik Johansson

A subterranean relic of the Spanish Civil War hides below this picturesque park.

Sound travels strangely in this underground whispering gallery.

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

The first thermometer made with the almost-universal temperature scale is backwards.

A 200-year-old tavern challenges guests to finish a glass of wine while hanging from a ceiling beam.

Archaeologists are still unraveling the secrets of the brutal massacre that wiped out this ancient fort.

An otherworldly, fossil-rich cobble beach holds Viking graves, cairns, and other remains.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

The second-largest collection of runic calendar staffs in Sweden.

The skeletal frame of a decommissioned gas-pumping station offers breathtaking views of greater Berlin.

The world's largest underground iron ore mine.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

In Texas, a replica Irish castle is home to a charismatic pack of llamas.

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.

When exposed at low tide, this rock bridge connects a dog-friendly beach to a strangely shaped island.

A 1:42 scale model of the world's second largest lensed telescope.

The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.

This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.