Places Edited by Sydney Rose

It memorializes America’s initial military response to the terrorist attacks on our country on September 11, 2001.

A striking symbol of the Troubles, this semi-demolished prison was home to the largest prison escape in the history of the British Isles.

At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.

The rodent-shaped sidewalk imprint that earned worldwide media attention.

What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.

Delhi's only female ruler is buried in this neglected, forgotten tomb.

Epicurean and holy traditions converge in what may be the oldest restaurant in Europe.

These 400 million-year-old caves feature honeycomb limestone formations.

This breathtaking island on Rwanda’s Lake Kivu is a haven for thousands of fruit bats.

A fortress on this island housed the mysterious prisoner known as the "Man in the Iron Mask" for more than a decade.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

The oldest surviving presidential residence in the United States.

The temporary burial site of the man who shot and killed Jesse James.

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

This historic church houses the grave of a Scottish soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

A centuries-old copper mine that once provided two thirds of the world's copper supply.

A reproduction of a mysteriously preserved body found in the 18th-century and put on display for years before burial.

Home to vintage vehicles and local artifacts, this museum also houses a rare taxidermy specimen.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

An early life spent in this "Old Kentucky Home" inspired the writings of North Carolina's most famous novelist.

Once a kitschy symbol for a gift shop, this 38-foot seahorse is now a staple roadside attraction.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.