Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A colorful sculpture of an Australian symbol patrols an otherwise ordinary traffic island.

More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

A Mexico City subway station boasts a hidden museum, complete with a working radio booth.

For centuries, this gold mine was the powerhouse behind the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Contains a wealth of information about the first exploration and later use of the Green and Colorado Rivers.

At the center of this cemetery stands a 2,000-year-old burial mound of the Adena culture.

Step inside an ancient beehive tomb built for a mysterious cult hero.

Critics argue this boab tree has been mislabeled for the sake of dark tourism, undermining its spiritual significance.

This oasis-like spring in the Sonoran Desert is home to unique, endangered species.

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture blossoms endlessly in the breeze.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

It wouldn't be long after purchasing this farm, Brown would lead his siege on Harper's Ferry.

A sculpture dedicated to the Roman history steeped in a Scottish town.

The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.

At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.

An array of ancient artifacts from Bronze Age Bristol and other civilizations are housed in this museum.

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

This historic early-20th-century building still boasts some of its original features.

The unique work of art celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1988 World Expo.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.