Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

Thousands of biblical and pagan images are carved into this small 12th-century church.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

Children's author May Gibbs's beloved stories about the tiny, human-like "Gumnut Babies" are immortalized in bronze.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

This bright yellow building is packed with sweet treats from all around the world, from chocolate-covered crickets to whoopie pies.

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

This tiny movie theater was the last one in the U.S. constructed in the Nuevo Deco architectural style.

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

A collaborative art project that transformed a neighborhood in NYC's Queens.

Stormy conditions send jets of seawater bursting through holes in the cliffs.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

The last standing example of an ancient district's teatime tradition.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

There's a labyrinth of manmade tunnels stretching for over an acre beneath Bristol.

Walking around West Harlem reveals a scavenger hunt of beautiful bird murals.

Victorian-era Egyptomania left its mark on this Nashville landmark.

Art becomes an enchanting part of the environment at this wooded sculpture park.

This quaint museum taps into the sweet history of the maple syrup industry.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.

The mysterious image is believed to show Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, in a beautiful blue dress.

England's steepest street has such a drastic incline that locals tie their parked cars to lampposts when it gets icy.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

A Harvard-area eatery preserves the uncovered tiles of its century-old predecessor.

According to folklore, Vermont's slanted windows were installed to keep witches from flying into the house.