Jääkäri, Finland
Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings
These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.
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Jääkäri, Finland
These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.
Oslo, Norway
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Pescara, Italy
A galley-shaped memorial to the prisoners of an infamous fortress.
Barcelona, Spain
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
Barcelona, Spain
A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.
Barcelona, Spain
GaudÃ's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.
Pisa, Italy
The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.
Venice, Italy
Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.
Tremosine, Italy
This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.
Funchal, Portugal
A shrine-like museum entirely dedicated to soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Shanghai, China
The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.
Baga, India
Known as the "Queen of Beach Markets," Calangute epitomizes Goa's beach flea market scene.
Pune, India
This 18th century Marathi fort is adorned with a spiked front gate meant to repel enemy elephants.
Mumbai, India
An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.
Mumbai, India
These animal carvings stand as representations of India and Britain.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.