Cambridge, Maryland
Spocott Windmill
Both the building and blades of this reconstructed 19th-century windmill can turn in a breeze.
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Cambridge, Maryland
Both the building and blades of this reconstructed 19th-century windmill can turn in a breeze.
Can Picafort, Spain
“Primitivist” style sculptures that emphasize the human body as nature’s highest creation and seek a connection between man, the sea, and the tradition of the Mediterranean.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.
Srandakan, Indonesia
In this rare traditional factory, three generations of know-how, several strong cows, and a one-ton mortar come together to make Yogyakarta's famous "ugly noodles."
Magelang, Indonesia
This massive chapel in the middle of the Indonesian forest is both haunting and fowl.
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
What looks like a simple quaint estate in rural Pennsylvania was in the 18th century home to a small monastic community.
Clarksburg, Maryland
A well-worn trail through thick woods in northern Montgomery County leads to an old schoolhouse.
Falls Church, Virginia
These figures float and flutter in this fountain crafted by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.
Bethesda, Maryland
This propitious plastic porcine has been petitioning park visitors to pick up after themselves for more than 50 years.
Los Angeles, California
One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.
Los Angeles, California
A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.
Kyoto, Japan
A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.
Kyoto, Japan
This compact temple is filled with garlands of colorful balls that represent restrained monkeys.
Kyoto, Japan
Legend has it that centuries ago, a ghost once frequented this candy shop to feed her still-living baby.
Kyoto, Japan
It is believed that this Buddhist temple stands right on the gateway to the underworld.
Kyoto, Japan
1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.
Tokyo, Japan
Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.
Tokyo, Japan
An adorable intake tower with a “witch hat” stands in the Edo River.
Tokyo, Japan
One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.
Fukuoka, Japan
A bizarre, tuberculosis sanatorium-themed café moonlighting as an underground art gallery.
Machida, Japan
Cute manhole covers commemorate the hometown of the real-life Ash Ketchum who created Pokémon.
Tonosho, Japan
This unique museum explores the world of Japanese demons and spirits.