Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

A retired oil tanker now offering amazing views of New York City.

An incredible mosaic-lined monument said to have held the remains of an ancient Roman empress.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

This fascinating museum in an old water tower holds the world's largest collection of Vodou artifacts from western and central Africa.

This diner's a kitschy dreamland for anyone whose heart is stuck in the 1980s.

This 1776 beacon on the coast of Wales is said to have a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

This hidden amusement park is a magical escape for kids and kids-at-heart.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.

A small, forgotten prison cemetery marked only by a wrought-iron fence and eerie depressions left in the ground.

This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.

This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

This dragon-shaped sports arena is the world’s largest solar-powered stadium.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

Sojourn to the past at this residence teeming with 1950s memorabilia.

This graveyard boasts a medley of diverse and imaginative funeral architecture.

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.

This risky summer festival honors a historic volcanic eruption.

After this former brothel closed, its interior remained almost frozen in time.

A monument park dedicated to the influential Beat Generation author and poet, Jack Kerouac.

During the summer months, giant teddy bears take over Paris near Les Gobelins metro station.