Places Edited by jlord7

This statue honors the groundbreaking writer for being the first female to support herself solely through her writing, as well as her time as a spy

This ancient spring in central London was featured in a Peter Pan story.

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.

A building claimed to be London’s smallest house has an obscure history.

One of the last remaining French Colonial style churches, this centuries-old building was constructed using upright logs and no nails.

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.

The first musical instrument of its kind to be built in the United States—and the world’s tallest.

An elephant is carved onto the gravestone of a man who was crushed by one.

With beautiful views and every detail perfectly considered, one of the geniuses of modern architecture built himself the perfect home.

An inverted staircase above the entrance to the Bethnal Green Underground Station functions as a memorial for people who lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster in the U.K. during World War II.

Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.

This whimsical statue marks the high water level from the Great Flood of 1993.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

The location Geoffrey Chaucer and tale-telling pilgrims set off for Canterbury in April 1386.

A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.

This sculpture in the Miami Design District is one of the few public works of Virgil Abloh, an internationally recognized fashion designer and creative.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.

Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.

This small bronze pyramid marks the center of Belgrade, but some say it is a Masonic symbol.

A wealth of seafaring history displayed on the California coast.

This sculpture used famed boxer Joe Louis as the inspiration behind its body.

Several colorful mosaic panels depict the life and creative genius of the Master of Suspense.

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.