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Ironton, Ohio

Edward Gorey’s Grave

The final resting place of the renowned, eccentric artist doesn’t even include his name.
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Provo, Utah

The Tiny Gallery

A fully functional, commercial, miniature art gallery.
Added by mckaylenker
Sao Jose Do Belmonte, Brazil

Castelo Armorial

A monument dedicated to the Armorial Movement of northeastern Brazil.
Added by brunoccassiano
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain

Huerta Grande Estate Pilasters

Two 18th-century pilasters, which once formed an arch, were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
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Woodville, Alabama

Cathedral Caverns

This massive cave is a sight to behold.
Added by wrbarrett1216
Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates

Umm Al Quwain Wall

A 19th-century defensive wall that once protected the settlement from invaders.
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Marfa, Texas

‘Giant’ Marfa Mural

Larger-than-life cut-out murals of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, dedicated to their 1956 film ‘Giant.’
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Mount Dillon, Trinidad and Tobago

Remarkable Silk Cotton Tree

A tree so massive it claims half the road, standing at the intersection of history and folklore.
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Monterrey, Mexico

Museo de la Batalla de Monterrey (Battle of Monterrey Museum)

This museum tells the story of a decisive battle in the Mexican-American War.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mirakelkolom

A pillar is all that remains of a church built to honor a peculiar miracle.
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New Orleans, Louisiana

Dakar NOLA

Chef Serigne Mbaye weaves stories through his carefully composed modern Senegalese tasting menus.
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Pune, India

Maratha Empire Murals

These relief murals on Parvati Hill depict significant milestones of the Maratha Empire.
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New Orleans, Louisiana

Fritai

Feast on twice-cooked goat with plantains and other Haitian street food dishes.
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London, England

Statue of Nell Gwynn

The only statue of a royal mistress in all of London.
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New Orleans, Louisiana

Twelve Mile Limit

Both the cocktails and the dive bar vibes are immaculate at this Mid-City watering hole.
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Kikori, Papua New Guinea

Kikori River Basin

Pristine natural wonders and unique cultural diversity, way off the beaten path.
Added by EcoArts
Chiang Mai, Thailand

John Gallery The Tree House

A local Thai artist started building this gallery in 1980.
Added by raydave316
New Orleans, Louisiana

Budsi’s Authentic Thai

Dine on Isan-style specialties lovingly rendered in all their fiery, umami-loaded glory.
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