Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A monument to the “unrecognized dead” of the tragic 1876 train crash.

The observation point offers spectacular views of the ruins of an ancient Armenian capital.

A surprising, but overlooked example of geology in the middle of the nation’s capital.

A river runs through this remote valley in a very unexpected way.

An 11th-century medieval castle cascades over the town of Numão.

This exquisite example of early colonial architecture remains unfinished almost 500 years after construction began.

Concrete pillars provide a beautiful canvas for Quebec City's graffiti artists.

This solo operation offers the world's only whey wines in flavors such as chocolate-orange.

Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.

Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.

The sea urchin sculpture is an unusual commemoration of a New England town's seafaring history.

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

The surviving remnants of a destroyed medieval church now stand in a public park.

The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.

The ruins of Vancouver's abandoned heritage railway.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

Flying high over the small island of Zákynthos is a giant tribute to the mainland.

A local shop filled with handcrafted art and funky home furnishings, vintage, and antiques.

These sea caves are the source of Xigia Beach's distinct aroma.

This region of the Perugia municipality has an unforgettable name.

A lone grave is quietly tucked away in Kanawha Riflemen's Memorial Park.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.