Places Edited by Nikki Vargas

Twenty-four works by the last great Mexican muralist tell the story of Tlaxcala.

An old, deep well, connected with a miraculous, divine rescue and the patron saint of Madrid.

This massive rock balanced for thousands of years being tossed here during a volcanic eruption.

This underground transport hub doubles as an art gallery.

Scars of this building's past life as a violent prison still cover its walls.

Enjoy classic musicals with a home-cooked meal at this former staple of American social life.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.

The site of the notorious Great Train Robbery of £2.6 million, one of the biggest heists in English history.

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

A former department store turned into a quirky restaurant.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

An unusual and eclectic collection of local historical memorabilia.

A plaque honoring a Hungarian hero of Italy is hidden in plain sight in Palermo.

Three small rooms in the jungle house the most elaborate and intact murals of the Mayan world.

A decaying building marks the site associated with Emmett Till's brutal 1955 murder, which helped sparking the civil rights movement.

This scenic overlook commemorates the tragic death of a soon-to-be-married lumberjack.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

These ungulates have quite literally bounced back from the brink of extinction.

Thanks to its curved shape, this incredibly durable dam "whispers" to visitors.

The first thermometer made with the almost-universal temperature scale is backwards.

The atmospheric ruins of a historic church can be found on a hill above the city of Oviedo.

See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.

The much-loved protagonist of famed Argentinian comics can be found sitting on a park bench.