Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

Eliot was the first missionary to produce religious text for Algonquians in their own language.

An eerie site of reverence for those who have completed an epic journey.

An artful memorial to 4,000 fateful oranges.

This medieval church in Rome was almost destroyed following a terrorist attack in 1993.

The site of the notorious Camp Sumter Prison is now a peaceful memorial.

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

An unusual heating plant that has garnered notoriety for its distinct shape.

Rediscovered in 1992, this abandoned medieval village once flourished by fishing and piracy.

The spot where Parvati convinced Shiva to marry her, has become a pilgrimage site for married and unmarried women.

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

This stretch of beach is the site of a prime watering hole and a primate watchtower.

These medieval stone-cut Buddhist statues may protect visitors from being fired.

This roadside park filled with unusual statues is on the grounds of an abandoned railway station.

This film studio and amusement park is considered one of the greatest filming locations in China.

This unique sculpture proved invaluable when it saved a train from careening off the tracks.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Legend has it that a Dutch fisherman lost control of his Shetland pony and tumbled from this cliff.

This war memorial holds the remains of around 20,000 World War I soldiers from both sides of the conflict.

A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.

Once the longest swing bridge in Europe.

What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.

This audio art installation pays tribute to the weather and unique linguistic history of the archipelago.

A recreation of pop art pioneer Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi's London studio.

This hermitage celebrates the legend of Emperor Constantine's healing from leprosy.