Athlone, Ireland
Sean's Bar
The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.
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Athlone, Ireland
The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.
Bristol, England
Perhaps the most obscure, simplistic Banksy installation found in Bristol or in the entire world.
Tetbury, England
It's a mystery as to why this inland village chose the dolphin as its symbol.
Wellington, England
Standing atop Wellington Hill is the world's tallest three-sided obelisk.
Exeter, England
At just 25 inches at its narrowest point, it's one of the tightest streets in the world.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."
Krakow, Poland
Inside this Krakow church, an explosion of psychedelic color.
Krakow, Poland
A memorial to the beloved brown bear that served in the Polish army during World War II.
Krakow, Poland
Beneath Kraków Old Town's main square lies a hologram-filled medieval market vampire graveyard wonderland.
Invercargill, New Zealand
A quirky hardware store filled with museum-worthy cars and motorcycles, including a motorcycle that set a land speed record in 1967.
Wellington, New Zealand
A winding staircase that appears to lead to nowhere is actually a diving platform into the Wellington Harbour.
Wellington, New Zealand
Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.
Taupō, New Zealand
This 46-foot-tall carving of a legendary Māori navigator can only be visited by boat.
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
This charming stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo is an icon in astrophotography.
Wellington, New Zealand
This ledge in Victoria Park served as a hiding spot for Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.
Tirau, New Zealand
These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.
Auckland, New Zealand
A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cardrona, New Zealand
Hundreds of bras, blowing in the wind.
Wellington, New Zealand
Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.
Hot Water Beach, New Zealand
Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.
Oamaru, New Zealand
The premier place to experience the Victorian imagining of the steam-powered future.
Hampden, New Zealand
Highly spherical boulders on the shores of New Zealand.
Taupō, New Zealand
Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.
Porangahau, New Zealand
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauo tamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuku pokaiwhenuakitanatahu.