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Patmos, Greece

Rock of Kalikatsou

A Christian pilgrimage site that may have also been a temple for the Greek goddess of love.
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West Sussex, England

Hiorns Tower

This 18th-century "castle" is not what it seems.
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Seacliff, New Zealand

Seacliff Asylum Ruins

The remains of a notorious mental institution that became known for its structural design failures and experiments carried out on patients.
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Kaliningrad, Russia

House of Soviets

Dominating the skyline of Kaliningrad, the iconic House of Soviets has always been abandoned.
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Goliad, Texas

Fannin Battleground State Historic Site

The site of the surrender of Colonel Fannin and his men during the Texas Revolution.
Added by bronsonhamilton
Odawara, Japan

Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum

Dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese fishcake, this museum invites you to take part in its kamaboko-making workshop.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Benjamin Franklin Museum and Court

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.
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Tamaqzah, Tunisia

Tamaghza El Gdima (Abandoned Village of Tamerza)

The ruins of a village destroyed by a 22-day flood.
Added by atraveller
Kragujevac, Serbia

20 Cola Museum

A unique museum documents pop culture and bicycles from the 20th century Serbia.
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Kearney, Missouri

Jesse James’ Grave

The final resting place of the legendary outlaw.
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San Andrés Huayápam, Mexico

Luz de Luna

Escape the city for a meal where deep-fried caterpillars, heirloom corn, and cult local mezcals shine.
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Manchester, England

The Shambles

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.
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Šumperk District, Czechia

Dlouhé Stráně Hydro Power Station

This power plant is at the edge of a Czech mountain.
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Sukagawa, Japan

Ultraman Street

In the hometown of Eiji Tsuburaya, a street lined with intergalactic heroes and monsters.
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Manchester, England

Manchester Jewish Museum

A Victorian synagogue-turned-museum chronicles centuries of Jewish life.
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Canton, Georgia

Canton Theatre

This historic, century-old theater is still in operation.
Added by mlga
Sudbury, Ontario

Alex Trebek Mural

A posthumous honor at the iconic game show host's former high school.
Added by burnthompson
Lytham, England

Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.
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