Places Edited by Nikki Vargas

The Tübingen University anatomical collection hosts an example of an extremely rare medical phenomenon.

The oldest warship in Europe is still afloat.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

These unusual houses look like giant boats that washed ashore on a residential street.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

Known as the "Stairway to Heaven," this historic canal dates back to the 1700s.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

For posterity, a singular achievement: 3,780 hours of dancing.

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

Colombia's biggest botanical garden contains plants from all across the country.

The world’s first museum dedicated to exploring human rights unleashed a wave of controversy.

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

This deceptively beautiful island was once home to a German concentration camp and known as "Death Island."

A tree planted by Marie Curie is treasured by the Radium institute that she set up.

The world's first crowdfunded skyscraper has not gone quite to plan.

This cheeky restaurant has a serious devotion to lard sculptures.

A top-secret bunker now turned museum, is an eerie look at what life would have looked like in the event of nuclear war.

Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.

A beloved carnival gets a modern makeover in Los Angeles.

The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.