Taingy, France
Carrière d'Aubigny
This former limestone quarry is now a subterranean wonderland of grand stonework.
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Taingy, France
This former limestone quarry is now a subterranean wonderland of grand stonework.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Brooklyn, New York
A world of whimsy and wonder aboard a one of a kind historic landmark vessel.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Europe's largest supercomputers is housed inside of a disused chapel.
Kawakawa, New Zealand
Modern art meets modern convenience in possibly the world's most architecturally important public bathroom.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.
Pioneertown, California
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.
Uribante, Venezuela
A town church once nearly submerged by the damming of a river is now hauntingly visible as the water recedes.
Phan Thiet, Vietnam
This whimsically named Vietnamese stream is closer to a walkway than a waterway.
Sligo, Ireland
A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.
Beatty, Nevada
Odd outsider art installations surround a Gold Rush-era ghost town.
Inyo County, California
An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.
Littlefield, Arizona
An arsenic-filled pool in the Grand Canyon takes on the appearance of a giant, overflowing pumpkin.
Inyo County, California
A hard-to-reach oasis in a desolate corner of Death Valley National Park.
Bishop, California
The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.
Mono County, California
Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.
Rufisque, Senegal
This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.
San Francisco, California
The only visible piece of San Francisco's most famous shipwreck.
San Francisco, California
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.
London, England
A toy store with a century-long history preserves the craftsmanship of playthings of the past.
Bamyan, Afghanistan
Once an impressive link to Afghanistan’s Buddhist past, now a sad reminder of intolerance towards other cultures.
Medvezhyegorsky District, Russia
Stunning examples of Russia's 18th-century wooden architecture.
Jerusalem, Israel
Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.
Istanbul, Turkey
Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.