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Fuente de los Niños Miones
20.6767, -103.3429
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Tarrafal Concentration Camp
15.2635, -23.7437
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (Al Qassimi Palace)
25.7421, 55.9361
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Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal
27.1951, 78.0212
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Averara, Italy
Torre della Sapienza (Tower of Wisdom)
This enigmatic piece of art is a mnemonic device from the early Renaissance.
45.9877, 9.6304
Cashmere, Washington
9/11 Spirit of America Memorial
A heartfelt tribute to all of the victims of one of the greatest tragedies in United States history.
47.5235, -120.4676
CĂ³rdoba, Spain
Noor
This Michelin-starred restaurant sheds light on a rare period of cultural and culinary tolerance in Cordoba’s past.
37.8898, -4.7585
Athens, Greece
Stones of Frederica
Elaborate stone houses constructed from the ruins of war.
37.9719, 23.7160
Westerly, Rhode Island
Flying Horse Carousel
One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.
41.3091, -71.8581
Belanglo, Australia
Backpackers Memorial
A somber memorial to the seven victims of a horrible crime.
-34.5048, 150.2289
Lake Louise, Alberta
Lake Agnes Teahouse
Take a hike to this remote, scenic tea stop in the Canadian Rockies.
51.4162, -116.2439
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
'Untitled (Figure Balancing on Dog)'
A park in a small Pennsylvania town is home to an original sculpture by one of its native sons, legendary artist and activist Keith Haring.
40.5253, -75.7706
Norwich, England
Norwich Castle Museum
This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.
52.6286, 1.2964
West Orange, New Jersey
Glenmont
Thomas Edison's home and final resting place also boasts an impressive garage, where some of the earliest electric cars are on display.
40.7859, -74.2366
Moultrie, Georgia
Nancy the Elephant Tombstone Monument
A life-sized baby elephant tombstone marks the grave of a circus owner at a country church in southern Georgia.
31.1947, -83.7454
Melbourne, Australia
Ferenc PuskĂ¡s Memorial
A bronze statue pays tribute to the Hungarian player and coach, one of soccer's first international superstars.
-37.8261, 144.9854
Cuevas, Spain
La Cuevona
A road that winds through this natural cave is the only way to access the small, appropriately-named village of Cuevas.
43.4370, -5.0739
Cartwright, North Dakota
The Fairview Lift Bridge
A railroad lift bridge that was only lifted once and became obsolete before construction was finished.
47.8586, -103.9668
Brunswick, Australia
Sunshine Lane
A hidden lane full of top-quality street art.
-37.7692, 144.9711
Casa Grande, Arizona
Casa Grande Neon Sign Park
This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.
32.8790, -111.7543
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
The art deco colossus played a role in war and medicine aside from hosting the iconic Louisiana Hayride.
32.5077, -93.7554
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
A remarkably futuristic building sits in the oldest town in Louisiana.
31.7635, -93.0885
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