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Greywell, England

Greywell Tunnel

Built in the 18th century, and now the largest roost for hibernating bats in Britain.
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Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Vjetrenica Cave (Wind Cave)

The largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to some the richest subterranean biodiversity in the world.
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Austin, Texas

Interimaginary Departures

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.
Emma Kumer Added by Emma Kumer
Westminster, California

Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument

A site dedicated to the civil rights case that helped desegregate schools in California.
Added by Michael Georgiou
Paris, France

Gare de Lyon Métro Exotic Garden

An underground tropical garden sits inside a Paris Métro Station.
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Cirencester, England

Corinium Museum

This fascinating museum takes visitors through Britain’s Roman past.
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Toulon, France

Mont Faron Memorial

The national memorial to France's "Second D-Day."
Added by cdanesh
Dublin, Ireland

Dalymount Park Murals

Outside an Irish football stadium are murals commemorating history and local heroes.
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Orton, England

Gamelands Stone Circle

One of Cumbria's largest stone circles, dating to the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age.
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Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Museo de la Restauración de la República

This former convent is where Mexico’s last emperor awaited execution.
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Lohja, Finland

Tytyri Mine

Descend 100 meters underground to explore Finland’s mining history.
Added by lottalita
West Hollywood, California

Soviet Veterans Memorial

The only World War II memorial in the United States dedicated to veterans of the former Soviet Union.
Added by Michael Georgiou
Wallenborn, Germany

Wallender Born 'Brubbel'

A rare cold-water geyser that bubbles to life every half hour.
Added by Mimmes
Chicago, Illinois

The Sullivan Center

Louis Sullivan’s dark, swirling cast-iron designs envelop a popular department store in this Chicago landmark.
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Cabras, Italy

San Salvatore di Sinis

This isolated village has Hollywood fame and a church with underground structures that date to the pre-Christian period.
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Sweden

Björketorp Runestone

In the Swedish forest stands a stone with a deadly inscription, promising ruin and death to whoever disturbs it.
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Senhora da Hora, Portugal

EFANOR Factory Ruins

Once a thriving textile powerhouse, now a relic of what once was.
Added by fredsounds
Köneürgench, Turkmenistan

Turabek-Khanum Mausoleum

A beautiful mausoleum is the crown jewel of a preserved ancient city in Central Asia.
Added by paulb4223