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St. John's Episcopal Church
41.3958, -79.8289
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Frank & Nancy’s Marine Corps Museum
44.4595, -88.2140
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Giant Squid Museum
43.5410, -6.5389
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The Old Limestone Arch
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Chapel-le-Dale, England
Ribblehead Viaduct
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Rome, Italy
Porto di Ripetta
An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.
Urayasu, Japan
'The Gate of Dynamism'
Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.
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For Sale: A Sprawling Carriage Factory and the House on Its Roof
A Syracuse rooftop still holds some pretty puzzling real estate.
Hambye, France
Hambye Abbey
This 12th century, partially destroyed, abbey has had several owners and was seized during the French Revolution.
Santiponce, Spain
Amphitheatre of Italica
The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.
Oxford, England
Folly Bridge
The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.
Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje Fortress
This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.
Baden-Baden, Germany
Autobahnkirche St. Christophorus Baden-Baden
This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.
Axmouth, England
Axmouth Bridge
The oldest standing concrete bridge in England was also constructed as a work of art.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Modern Diner
The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.
Stanton Lees, England
Earl Grey Tower
This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.
La Palma, Spain
Museo Insular de La Palma (La Palma Island Museum)
A former 16th-century monastery houses a museum dedicated to the island and its culture.
Gwynedd, Wales
Fitzcarraldo
In a boatyard near Aberdyfi is a nautically inspired work of art.
Alnwick, England
The Treehouse Restaurant at Alnwick Gardens
This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.
PĂ¡tzcuaro, Mexico
Emperador Caltzontzin Theater
This modern theatre is housed inside a convent constructed more than 300 years ago.
Istanbul, Turkey
Column of the Goths
This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.
Essex, England
Old Harkilees
This wooden effigy believed to be King Charles I hung for centuries outside an inn and was mistaken for a deity.
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