Places Edited by Kerry Wolfe

This hidden fire lookout offers spectacular views of Sequoia National Park.

This park feels like a lush little jungle full of wildlife nestled within São Paulo.

Legend says a giant, venomous spider once dwelled within this Polish church.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

Though it was heavily modified, fragments of the original medieval cathedral still survive.

Rhode Island's tallest building bears a resemblance to the "Daily Planet" building and has been empty for more than five years.

This captivating Bronze Age timber circle spent centuries concealed by the tides.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.

This ancient trail has claimed the lives of over 2,000 people.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.

This viaduct serves as a reminder of World War II.

A historic hotel library in Indiana hides more than a few secrets on its shelves.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

This ''hidden'' 19th-century bridge played a simple, yet important role during the Spanish-American War.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

Where the legendary Orson Welles got his theatrical start before "Citizen Kane."

You haven’t properly toured a winery until you’ve slept in an actual wine barrel.

This tiny museum hidden above a restaurant houses thousands of modern and traditional kites.

A historic cemetery filled with quirky faux wood art and unique tombstones.