Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.

This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

This tower was created by the area's vicar as a shelter for exhausted travelers, complete with a fireplace and breathtaking views.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

This little gem of a museum is a hidden jewel filled with prehistoric treasures.

This picturesque castle in Poland has a rich history, including a legend that ties it to lost Incan treasures.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

The remains of a failed canal can be found in several towns near Lake St. Clair and is known historically as "Mason's Folly."

The last remnants of Fort Pitt also hold the distinction of being the oldest structure west of the Allegheny Mountains.

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

Hidden in the plaza next to a pizza shop is an amazing little oddities shop.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

This Copper beech tree nestled on a nature reserve is host to a bevy of autographs from Irish literary icons.

This antique shop and tea room reside inside a twice defunct church that was moved stone by stone to its current location.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

An idyllic traditional timber village on a picturesque hill was built for a film.

This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.

Inside this former medieval prison is a collection of objects designed to inflict unbelievable pain and suffering on the human body and mind.

This decommissioned surface-to-surface missile resides outside the American Legion Post in Pennslyvania.