Places Edited by Joshua Carlon

The original location of a global franchise in Zagreb stands out for exhibits that challenge perceptions.

This student-run nightclub was originally a World War II bomb shelter.

Browse through a century of this principality's first popular export.

This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

This restaurant preserves and serves lesser-known and regional Nepali food.

The oldest surviving wooden bridge over Rhine lets travelers cross easily from Switzerland to Liechtensten.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

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

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

It took 28 years to build this massive statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding a mythical bird.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

The beloved home to all publications indie, erotic, and punky.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.

This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.