Rennes-le-Château, France
The Blue Apples Of Rennes-le-Château
The way that light hits a stained glass window on a specific day is one of many "clues" to a mysterious treasure.
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Rennes-le-Château, France
The way that light hits a stained glass window on a specific day is one of many "clues" to a mysterious treasure.
Joso, Japan
Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.
Syosset, New York
An abandoned Gold Coast-era mansion once intended for the exiled ruler of Albania, who never arrived.
Namerikawa, Japan
Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.
Bestari Jaya, Malaysia
Malaysian fireflies create a dazzling display as thousands light up in unison.
Falmouth, Jamaica
Millions of glowing microscopic organisms light up the waters of this luminous lagoon.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
This chestnut box will not be opened until the country music legend's 100th birthday in 2046.
Hveragerði, Iceland
The Hveragerði fissure runs through this unassuming shopping center.
London, England
According to legend, this tomb holds the secrets to time travel.
Seville, Spain
Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.
United States / Canada
The entire length of the border is marked by a 20-foot-wide slash through the trees.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.
York, England
An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.
Syracuse, Italy
Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.
Callanish, Scotland
The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.
New York, New York
Cooks at this tiny takeout spot grind their rice flour in a stone mill each morning for perfect cheung fun.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.
Dunning, Scotland
A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.
St. Gallen, Switzerland
This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.
Dakar, Senegal
Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.
Beaucaire, France
A winery built on the site of a Gallo-Roman estate uses historical tools to recreate ancient vintages.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico
This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Granny Smiths and Fujis can both be traced back to Kazakhstan, where apples still grow wild.