Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

Also known as the Founding Church of Scientology.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

A massive bur oak tree believed to be some 500 years old is the centerpiece of this quiet urban greenspace.

This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.

One of New Jersey's oldest churches is a historical treasure trove.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.

The last Victorian market in Belfast.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

A giant hilltop cross marks the location of a sanctuary with stunning views of Acapulco.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

A secret greenspace hides atop a Capitol parking garage.

This ordinary-looking mailbox has a rather explosive history.

This remote Moravian mission brought Christianity—as well as devastation—to the Inuit people.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

This historic structure has been used as a mosque, a barracks, a prison, a school, and a bakery.

The mansion-like building is packed with Texas pride.

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.