Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

This tower pays homage to a legendary Viking fort established in Massachusetts that never really existed.

Abandoned figurines adorn a small plot on the side of a craft market's entrance.

This remarkably well-preserved mosque stands amid an 11th-century caravansary.

A serene public space nestled within the remains of Glasgow’s Victorian maternity hospital

This gorgeous stretch of coastline is home to beautiful views and centuries-old rock art.

This botanical garden has been nicknamed "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece."

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

This bike path was sunk below water level for maximum wonder.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Inside this garden, visitors are offered a glimpse into how inhabitants of the region survived centuries ago.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This unassuming city park is home to three different types of Native American mounds.

One of the city's most imposing Neoclassical buildings is also one of its most prestigious schools.

This more than a century-old cathedral has seen its fair share of redesigns over the years.

It's believed Elvis Presley was inspired to write his breakthrough track after staying here.

A replica of a beloved, delicately-balanced granite boulder.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

The history of this famed tree ranges from an 18th-century highway robber, to the Scout Association.

This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.

Believed by many to be the oldest surviving public monument in the United States.

Perched high atop telephone poles is an uncanny outdoor art gallery that greets passersby on their commute.

Located in the shadow of a volcano, this church is tied to the culture of the Purépecha people.

Around 160 years ago, this spot marked the location of a wharf along the shores of the Charles River.