Places Edited by Mordorsurfr

A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.

This abandoned villa of makeshift buildings was once the home of dancer Elis Sinistö.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

A giant interactive periodic table with real samples of the elements.

A series of playful yellow penguins share a serious message about the environment.

No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.

This Czech church doubles as something of a permanent fashion exhibition for a statue of the Infant Jesus.

One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.

This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

An old asylum graveyard that's been abandoned for half a century attracts those seeking a dark thrill.

Menacing or in memoriam, the Silent People and their meaning are left to interpretation.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

A long-disputed lighthouse built on the wrong side of a Finnish/Swedish island.

A collection of collections ranging from dentistry to minerals.

340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.

More than 200 eclectic sculptures surround the artist's home.