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An abandoned faux-pub made famous by a Guinness commercial.

This modern medieval weapon of war was built to toss pumpkins.

It might not be the prettiest pyramid in Egypt, but it may be the muddiest.

One of the world's most definitive collections of musical instruments, spanning all cultures and historical periods.

This fortress in Honduras was built to resist pirates, but its builders had more to fear from the British.

This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.

This abandoned boat was left in place thanks to its rotting beauty.

A whimsical sculpture garden right out of a children's storybook.

Every four years, millions of salmon fill a river so densely that its waters appear deep crimson.

This natural gas vent certainly earns its name as the smallest volcano in Italy.

Leave it to Key West to drop a real-live drag queen instead of a ball to mark the arrival of the New Year.

What looks like a suicide in progress is actually a statue of Sigmund Freud.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.

These medieval ruins have survived since the 12th century, even providing shelter from the Nazis.

Despite centuries of architectural innovation, this French castle is being built like it's the 13th century.

The remains of this deep, dark mine have left behind a haunting rocky warren of tunnels.

A Cajun-style Christmas on the river also involves sky-high pyres and explosives.

This unique collection collects pieces of art etched into thin pieces of stone.

Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.

Dr. Strangelove-esque tours reveal the inside a bunker once reserved for Stalin himself.

A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.

These Honduran caves earned their magical nickname thanks to reflective bone deposits.

This collection of historical artifacts and tropical wildlife waits just beneath the surface of the water.

This natural sea cave hides a small wonderland of natural turquoise beauty.