Places Edited by Sarah Durn

This 12th-century gatehouse has survived England’s many religious upheavals

This subterranean chapel is said to be where the Holy Family sought refuge before fleeing to Egypt.

Cervantes’ Don Quixote lives on in mosaics at this La Mancha winery.

A Norman-style castle, 1850s Irish cottage, and cultural center in the heart of Phoenix.

A 1000-year-old shrine in Kyoto with a poorly planned sacred arch.

The largest funeral ever held was for one of Tamil's most influential politicians.

This 42-foot tribute to the workforce still reminds us to pause and recharge.

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

A Roman water tunnel still flows 2,000 years on.

This station on an abandoned railway line, named for “happiness,” is still a popular destination for lovers.

These crumbling monastery ruins inspired a master of German Romanticism.

This recreated Roman outpost stands above its buried predecessor.

This spaceship-like structure was once a popular roadside restaurant.

This little visited park is a treasure trove of ancient Roman ruins.

Under the streets of La Rochelle, a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets.

Abraham Lincoln never visited Wabash, but his statue found a home there.

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.

This well in the former capital of Colombia's Muisca people is the setting for a steamy legend.

This small museum showcases the Singing Brakeman's yodeling prowess, railroad roots, and country music stardom.

A stunning basket-shaped oasis supplies water to one of Tunisia's holiest cities.

A rare 18th-century heating system tucked inside a historic colonial home.

This harrowing memorial remembers a murdered investigative journalist.

A bronze sculpture immortalizes a historic 1936, 26-day-long march for economic relief.

A river hides a charming medieval bridge.