Edinburgh, Scotland
Old Calton Cemetery
A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.
Borger, Netherlands
More than 5,000 years old, D27 is the largest dolmen in the Netherlands and was already standing long before Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids were built.
Edinburgh, Scotland
There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Ferrara, Italy
A seven-story circular concrete tower, once the heart of Ferrara’s Eridania distillery, resembles a modern industrial Colosseum.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Stirling, Scotland
The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.
Callander, Scotland
A weird and wonderful collection of items that pique curiosity and haunt nightmares.
Sausalito, California
A working model of the entire San Francisco Bay and much of the Sacramento River Delta, complete with regular tides that change every 14 minutes.
Bordeaux, France
A picturesque vertical garden provides respite from the bustling streets of Bordeaux.
Busra, Syria
One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is also one of the most unusual; it's made of black volcanic rock.
Bratislava, Slovakia
We're not in Kansas anymore: the Strabag headquarters has a playful upside-down addition.
San Diego, California
This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.
Can Picafort, Spain
“Primitivist” style sculptures that emphasize the human body as nature’s highest creation and seek a connection between man, the sea, and the tradition of the Mediterranean.
Bordeaux, France
What at first glance appears to be an ordinary house is in fact a work of art by Russian artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov.
London, England
An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hidden in plain sight on the Hudson River is an abandoned train station where nature has taken over.
Jersey City, New Jersey
This haunting monument honors the victims of 9/11.
Bristol, England
This kaleidoscopic structure is perhaps Bristol’s most unusual temple
Durham, England
Discover the unique history of Durham from the 14th century to the present day.
Madrid, Spain
A “floating horse” hangs menacingly over the heads of passersby.
Lisbon, Portugal
A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.
Lisbon, Portugal
This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.
Lisbon, Portugal
This historic cemetery is home to the largest private mausoleum in Europe.