Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.

This sculpture forces visitors to confront their relationship with space.

A watercolor recreation of a famous fresco unearthed at Pompeii.

These trees are living witnesses to events that inspired poet Walt Whitman’s service during the American Civil War.

This site was once the largest ski jump tower in the world.

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.

This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.

A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.

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

A massive rock in the surf steeped in legends.

Dedicated to the European Sinti and Roma peoples murdered during the Holocaust.

Inside this medieval church resides a unique set of murals.

This unique formation is characterized by hexagonal basalt rocks stacked in unique formations.

A stone wall commemorates the legend of a ferocious dragon who literally got his butt kicked by a knight.

The tombstone epitaph of Millicent Milroy commemorates her "marriage" to King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

A breathtaking viewing platform over the Alps.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era “champions.”

A 2,000-ton rock resting in a state of a delicate balance.

One of the town's most famous residents, holding one of his most famous creations.

A unique two-level bridge designed to honor a king.

A picturesque example of brute-force engineering conquering nature.

This grand memorial remembers the 20 members of the Los Angeles Times killed when the office was bombed.