Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.

Hundreds of samples of "Devil's Rope" hide in a defunct vintage elevator.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

A galley-shaped memorial to the prisoners of an infamous fortress.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.

One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.

A musical sanctuary that preserves gospel’s Golden Age is tucked inside a library at Baylor University.

This hidden alley near the location of Rome's first theater was the site of a curious miracle.

These murals stand as reminders to the troubled history of this Northern Ireland city.

Historic poems about the noble act of defecating have been preserved on the wall of this old convent.

Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

A nourishing complex of found object art, paintings, and sculptures that celebrate key figures in Black history.

In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.

An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.

The largest art park on the European continent.

This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.