Pisa, Italy
Guy Rope Anchors for the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.
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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.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the world’s largest suspended aquariums, located in Dubai Mall.
Enontekiö, Finland
This lake-bound geographical marker sits at the point where three European countries intersect.
Tromsø, Norway
This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.
Drammen, Norway
A marvel of engineering, this road ascends a Norwegian hill through six spirals inside of it.
Tønsberg, Norway
This one-of-its-kind shipyard brings the 12th-century Viking Age back to life.
Friedrichshafen, Germany
Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.
Cartagena, Spain
An ancient Roman theatre restored to its former glory in the Spanish city of Cartegena.