Places Edited by Michelle Cassidy

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.

An interactive museum-like experience takes visitors back to 1980s Communist Bulgaria.

This station on an abandoned railway line, named for “happiness,” is still a popular destination for lovers.

Under the streets of La Rochelle, a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets.

This little visited park is a treasure trove of ancient Roman ruins.

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.

This well in the former capital of Colombia's Muisca people is the setting for a steamy legend.

A stunning basket-shaped oasis supplies water to one of Tunisia's holiest cities.

A bronze sculpture immortalizes a historic 1936, 26-day-long march for economic relief.

A labor of love by laborers in the sign-making business.

These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.

A grand Buddhist temple with Indian influences.

Iconic Japanese movies were made at this forgotten film-studio-site-turned-mall.

A 360-year-old cherry tree grows out of a granite boulder.

Dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese fishcake, this museum invites you to take part in its kamaboko-making workshop.

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.

An iconic fountain dedicated to the Roman goddess Flora stands in the heart of Mumbai.

Step back in time to explore 19th-century Appalachian life, from blacksmiths to Model Ts.

Nestled in the hills of Crete, a local artist has created a wonderland of stone and terracotta sculptures.

A 12-century Shiva temple nestled along a picturesque riverbank.

A lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.

A relic of Poland's shipbuilding past, reborn as a sky-high lookout.

This bellfry was once said to be the Devil’s lair—or perhaps the home of a mischievous gnome?