Places Edited by Jonathan Carey

Discover diverse aquatic life and befriend resident turtles at this private diving grotto in north Florida.

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

One of the last surviving buildings of a once large and thriving Chinatown.

One of the world's largest swinging bells is a symbol made from the melted aftermath of war.

While The Dick Lane Velodrome is Atlanta’s official home of track cycling and Georgia's only velodrome, many are unfamiliar with this community gem.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

This site is home to ancient petroglyphs and pictographs dating back to 6,000 B.C.

This collection features more than 240 antiquarian maps from around the world, in addition to historical views and plates focusing on North Florida.

Hundreds of painted rocks dazzle this small beach where adding your own is encouraged.

A tower made from shell rock designed to commemorate fallen soldiers in World War I.

This metro station doubles as an unintentional paleontology museum.

This unassuming office building is home to what was once the world's largest pendulum clock.

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.

The Devil’s Porridge tells the story of HM Factory Gretna and the munitions girls who mixed deadly chemicals.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

An Antoni Gaudí masterpiece in Astorga.

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

The tomb of one of the greatest travelers in history.

Location of the first public performance and singing of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic."

Natural walking trails around this abandoned hilltop stone quarry offer nature enthusiasts fantastic views of the city.

An American mascot that became a lucky god in Japan, enshrined in a city far from the main center of his worship.

This modernist bridge highlights the bear as a symbol of Madrid.

A historical house furnished with authentic pieces from the Victorian period.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.