Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

Historic poems about the noble act of defecating have been preserved on the wall of this old convent.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

A highway marker that honors a former spy plane pilot and local hero.

In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

Relics from an era long gone, sit idle outside this Estonian museum.

The largest art park on the European continent.

The single largest diocese established on the Asian continent.

A magnificent church designed by world-renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.

A museum dedicated to the decorative arts from the 16th through 19th centuries.

This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.

A unique set of caves that spits waves back out into the ocean.

An ode to one of the first concerts broadcast via satellite.

Forever immortalized in concrete, this Simpsons etching was crafted by show creator Matt Groening.

Just outside the Ohio Supreme Court sits a testament to justice.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

This Australian beach became famous when Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared from its shores.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

The world’s first dedicated cloud observation platform.

A tribute to the hard-working men and women of Grumman, who crafted F-14 fighter jets.

This neighborhood grocery houses a treasure trove of Eastern European delights.

The only house in Oregon designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.