Places Edited by Nick Jackson

Home inspired by the crystal rock formation of the Emerald Estates.

Huge hole looks down onto an underground beach populated with sea lions.

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.

Collection dedicated to funeral rites, equipment, and mourning rituals of the Viennese.

Last remaining nuclear missile base in Ukraine.

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.

Park filled with machinery that drove the southern agriculture and oil industries forward.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

Largest illuminated advertisement sign in the world.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.

Only electricity pylons carrying both AC and DC circuits.

Despite its lavish ornamentation, and wholesome lifestyle of its devotees, this mountain commune has faced its share of issues.

Palace where the nearly un-killable Rasputin was murdered.

Monastery complex at the location where bodies of the executed Romanov royal family were discovered.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.

First museum dedicated to the research and history of Epilepsy.

Pluto is still considered a planet in Ithaca, New York.

Crumbling remnant of Rio's colonial past tucked behind Corcovado mountain in the neighborhood of Cosme Velho.

Jean Tinguely's bizarre monster sculpture is hidden deep in a forest.

Danish observation tower designed to look like a giant beer bottle.