Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

This industrial gem was one of the earliest examples of a metal-framed building.

Locals affectionately dubbed this World War I memorial "Tommy."

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

The world's first purpose-built indoor shopping mall opened in Sweden in 1955.

This former hydraulic laboratory is now a woodland dotted with old engineering models.

A labyrinth of clothing, electronics, and other counterfeit items.

A quirky museum paying tribute to the history of the optical industry.

A remote lodge nestled among some of the world's best-preserved rainforests.

A spur fit for a giant sits just off Highway 281 in Texas.

A haunting painting meant to capture the calamity of World War I.

Built in 1785, this residence is the oldest stone house in Georgia.

This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

The first transatlantic wireless signal was received at this 17th-century fort.

The strikingly modern structure stands out among the brick buildings speckling the Harvard Business School's campus.

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.

Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.

A surprisingly detailed model of the world's most powerful radio telescope.

This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.

This 19th-century sugarcane plantation is one of the most well-preserved estates of its kind, including its original quarters for enslaved laborers.

This enchanting green space houses a labyrinth lined with toxic plants.

Its exhibits are dedicated to educating the public about state terrorism in Mexico.

The retired vessel is South America's first floating museum.

This exhibit pays tribute to the “humble tinkerer” who invented the implantable pacemaker.