Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

The grave of a champion Thoroughbred hides within the former presidential estate.

Sculptor Antony Gormley used chaos theory and fractal growth to design his tallest creation.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

Tucked inside a South Bank bar is an epic expressionist chronicle of the 20th century.

An important Mayan religious and trading center dating back to 200 BC.

Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.

A beautiful waterfall and beach where precious stones are plentiful.

This improbable contraption was passed down through five generations of industrious Tennesseans.

The graffitied ruins stand hidden within the Pennsylvania woods.

Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

This plaque marks a place where one of Hollywood’s most famous dancers got his start.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

The island houses the ruins of a secret nuclear fusion lab that once employed high-profile Nazi scientists

Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

A memorial to the thousands of Turkmen soldiers and civilians who died in a bloody 1881 battle.

This public space is speckled with the eerie remnants of a defunct amusement park.

A former watering trough turned local heritage site.

The first, and perhaps only, monument dedicated to Wikipedia.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

A 2nd-century stupa home to one of the world's oldest statues of the Buddha.