Places Edited by Samir S. Patel

A statue meant to celebrate peace has also been interpreted as a mother taking away her son's internet privileges.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

The last remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

In the middle of a barren moorland, the remnants of a lost British Space Age stand like a 20th-century Stonehenge.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

The oldest church in Serbia was also the ecclesiastical seat of the region during the Middle Ages.

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

This monumental gateway marks the northern edge of Brighton and is a welcome sign to all visitors to the seaside city.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

This small museum nestled inside a souvenir shop is dedicated to Sweden's most well-known toy.

This small memorial is dedicated to the Perryville State Prison firefighters who perished fighting the Dude Fire in 1990.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.