Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

This waterfall, also known as the “the castanets” is said to mimic the sounds of the waves in Portugal.

Right beyond the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border lies the oldest human settlement in Central Asia.

Built between 1901 and 1908, this building is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Spain.

Tulsa's historic skyscrapers define the oil boom era of Art Deco construction, and are known for their ornate arched lobbies.

These structures hanging over the water's surface are traditional fishing machines.

This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.

A beautiful bronze statue of the greatest fossil hunter of the 19th century.

This unique blend of Japanese and Western architecture provides a glimpse into the lives of the Japanese elites who once ruled Taiwan.

The most magical part of this Latin American and Caribbean art museum is a room covered in beautiful blue tiles from floor to ceiling.

Two Indiana icons are honored at this tiny museum, which features the world's largest collection of James Dean memorabilia.

Over 80 years old, this hand-dug tunnel is a Chinese-style portal to another world.

A former salt mine is now a cool picnic spot for families and asthmatics.

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

A Japanese-era military tunnel is now a psychedelic art exhibit.

On the university grounds, this unique museum is dedicated to cartoons and their importance in society.

This neatly maintained cemetery honors the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and World War II.

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

An ancient well nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, shrouded in Arthurian legend and revered for its purported healing waters.

A public art project at Bde Maka Ska that educates visitors on Dakota history.

Behind a 300-year-old temple hides a small tomb said to house the bones of 17th-century Dutch soldiers.

A stunning Art Nouveau cinema in the heart of Budapest.

This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.

An abbey dedicated to St. Mary, and homed Canon Regulars following Premonstratensian rule.

Inside Cork's Kent station stands its country's longest-serving postbox.