Places Edited by Samantha Chong

The plunge pool is a surviving relic of a rowdy royal residence.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

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

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

The three colorful women depict characters from a beloved children's story.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

This former county courthouse was originally an opulent hotel and entertainment venue.

A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.

These three pillboxes still remain as a witness of the Spanish Civil War in a park of Madrid.

A mud statue stands in the dark tunnels, seeming to hold up the weight of the city above.

The only home of the famous French impressionist painter open to the public is now a museum and bed and breakfast.

A Zulu warrior is buried far from home, near the very northern border of Zambia.

A rare rune stone dedicated to a woman.

A prehistoric cave in Spain contains paintings dating back to the Ice Age.

A roadside attraction filled with an astounding array of gloriously wacky vehicles.

A storybook church made from a mesmerizing medley of multi-colored stones.

This serene wooded hilltop has a dark history as the climactic point of the Swedish witch trials.

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

A university observatory dome painted to resemble the beloved 'Star Wars' droid.

This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.

Gravity seems to fail at this intriguing Swedish attraction.

The last standing puppet theater on Long Island.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.