Places Edited by Samir S. Patel

The author of Alice in Wonderland spent his final years at this whimsical Victorian home.

The Hungarian linguistics expert who wrote the first Tibetan–English dictionary was laid to rest in a remote Indian cemetery.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

When World War II came to Canada, Fort Péninsule was part of the first line of defense for Allied shipping convoys.

Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

An equine tribute in a charming Southern city that calls itself "The Horse Capital of the World."

Come for the chanting, stay for the monastical vegan buffet.

These abandoned Cold War-era bunkers are now a designated refuge for endangered bat species.

To fit bodies into this Renaissance crypt, they were first left to decompose in the crypt's rotting room.

The summer residence of a Spanish ambassador who brought viticulture to an impoverished region, sparking its transformation into one of the world's best wine regions.

All that is left of this medieval castle is two towers, both of which now display a visible tilt.

These unique sculptures form a musical ensemble of recycled metal.

This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.

These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

An ancient tree that was once the favorite of a young Swedish royal.

Dedicated to the victims of one of the deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States in recorded history.

This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

Immortalized in bronze, this frazzled student will be glued to his screen for centuries.

Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.

This public elevator links the lower city to the upper city of Salvador.

The collar worn by a fourth-century saint resides in this church, and is still used for blessings to this day.