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Impressive spectacle of how a bunker can land on a beach and resist mother nature for the years that have passed since WWII.

The oldest surviving example of the aqueducts that crossed the Casa de Campo to distribute water.

The last surviving life-size sculpture owned by eccentric 18th century businessman and self-styled "Lord Timothy Dexter" who once decorated his home with 40 of these.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

The longest pedestrian tunnel in the world.

An ancient Roman temple hidden in the basement of Römerpassage, a modern shopping mall.

A goofy attempt to generate business for a repair shop turned into one of Ottawa's favorite tourist attractions.

What appears to be a historic cabin nestled within Valles Caldera National Preserve is actually part of an abandoned movie set.

The tunnels in the ruins of this failed British World War II defensive line bear the names of famous London streets.

Bunski Kanal is a hidden natural wonder where the emerald Buna River dramatically merges with the mighty Neretva through a narrow limestone channel.

Amid miles of wooded trails lies the story of one of America’s earliest free Black communities.

Each tide uncovers a shoreline where Virginia’s prehistoric past washes up.

Some museums preserve beautiful things; this museum preserves hard work.

Yorktown’s grandest colonial home still wears the scars of the siege that helped end the American Revolution.

A small waterfall hides in a green gorge on the walk to Skaftafell’s famous basalt-framed cascade.

One of Europe's best-preserved maritime quarantine stations, where thousands of travelers were once isolated to stop deadly epidemics.

One of Detroit's most iconic fictional protectors, RoboCop, finally has a statue.

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.

Asheville, North Carolina, was the the second place in the world to enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken's secret recipe.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.