Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A surprisingly detailed model of the world's most powerful radio telescope.

This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.

This 19th-century sugarcane plantation is one of the most well-preserved estates of its kind, including its original quarters for enslaved laborers.

A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

Its exhibits are dedicated to educating the public about state terrorism in Mexico.

The retired vessel is South America's first floating museum.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

A secret door leads to this cozy dive that sells only “milk.”

A tribute to Loveland’s most famous sweethearts, who helped spread cupid’s message to millions.

A haunting monument dedicated to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.

Take a ride on antique streetcars from across Canada.

This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.

This large cave is a summer home to thousands of bats and has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.

A sculpture dedicated to Napa Valley's oldest mineral water company.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

A fascinating and enormous collection of natural history exhibits stained by a dark colonial legacy.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.

The former textile factory is now an oasis for the arts.

A rare example of this century-old British tank stands near the center of town in Ashford.

Drink your espresso at a Victorian-era urinal in this underground-restroom-turned-coffee-bar.

This abandoned nitrate town was repurposed as a dictator's prison.