Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

This mysterious pig iron pillar does not rust, despite being weathered by the elements for centuries.

China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.

Far from the shore, this sandy victim of the Skeleton Coast looks like it was plopped in the middle of the desert.

Ruins and statues dot the landscape of this tiny island rich with royal history.

A quirky assortment of musical marvels from around the world.

Peaceful gardens hide an underground torture museum.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

The soaring gondola lines form the longest aerial cable car system in the world.

Thousands of slain Soviet soldiers are buried within the shadow of this enormous obelisk.

A beautiful art space and unusual mini-hotel hidden in the city center of Dnipro.

Volcanic activity causes small pools of super-heated mud to boil furiously.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

A stone circle on the slopes of a Caribbean volcano commemorates the leader of an anti-slavery uprising.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.

The severed head of a 17th-century Irish martyr lies within an intricate golden shrine.