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Tampere, Finland

Siilinkari Island

This island only appears in winter once the surrounding waters have frozen over.
Added by warwickwandering
Cairo, Egypt

Bayt al-Sinnari (Sinnari House)

The palace built by a former slave that hosted Napoleon's Egyptologists.
Added by tingedwithviolet
Oviedo, Spain

La Regenta

A statue honoring the tragic heroine of a Spanish literary masterpiece.
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Echternach, Luxembourg

Roman villa of Echternach

The ruins of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps.
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Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico

Coyote en Ayuno

A red steel coyote towering over one of Mexico City’s largest suburbs.
Added by cdanesh
Montreal, Québec

Saint Eusèbe de Verceil Church

The haunting ruins of a once-holy church now stand as a forgotten relic of Montreal’s past.
Added by charlomarceau
Toscolano Maderno, Italy

Valle delle Cartiere (Paper Mill Valley)

Discover the ruins of medieval paper mills, a scenic gorge, and a museum celebrating centuries of paper production.
Added by ela13
Norfolk, Virginia

Ocean View Pier

The longest pier in North America stretches over the Chesapeake Bay.
Added by kimberlyatholiday
Paris, France

The Oasis of Aboukir

A lush vertical garden blooming in the heart of Paris.
Added by derinureten
Madrid, Spain

Casita Ratón Pérez

A home for Spain's version of the Tooth Fairy, hidden in an old gas company register.
Added by bradh
Trollhättan, Sweden

Kungsgrottan (King's Cave)

An Ice Age rock grotto autographed by royalty.
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Fremont, California

Pacific Bus Museum

100 years of rolling bus history and Hollywood cameos.
Added by tagtraderlouk
Athens, Greece

Pallis Building

A pre-war mansion that survived the modernization of Athens.
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Namur, Belgium

Rocks of Marche-les-Dames

Where a cross marks the spot King Albert I’s body was found on 17 February 1934.
Added by duaner
Alaior, Spain

Santa Ponsa Quarry

Abandoned limestone quarry from the 19th century, now a man-made canyon reclaimed by nature.
Added by thestrawberryfields
Borås, Sweden

Haunted Museum of Borås

Sweden’s first haunted museum showcases cursed dolls, mirrors, and relics said to carry lingering spirits.
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Mevagissey, England

Mevagissey Aquarium

A free aquarium showcasing marine life caught by Cornish fishermen and donated to educate visitors.
Added by katiewilton2000
Erie, Pennsylvania

Lawrence Park Dinor

Fuel up on comfort food favorites at this local gem that’s also a national landmark.
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