Tallinn, Estonia
Hellemann Tower and City Walls
Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.
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Tallinn, Estonia
Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.
Ponsford, Minnesota
A chimney and a plaque are all that remains of a logging camp that once cleared out a large swath of Minnesota's old-growth forest.
Odiham, England
According to the Soldiers Account Book, the village of Odiham is home to Thomas Atkins, whose name became shorthand for all British soldiers.
Thyborøn, Denmark
A Danish fisherman spent 25 years covering nearly every inch of his home with tens of thousands of shells as a gift to his wife.
Mazama, Washington
The crumbling remains of a gold mine that was operational in the 1930s.
Chicago, Illinois
A small Chicago museum filled with thousands of preserved butterflies, beetles, and more.
Penrose, Colorado
The narrow mountain road that carves a path between Florence and Victor is tied to ghost towns and ghost stories.
Nasugbu, Philippines
This Philippine island is dotted with (fake) Grecian ruins.
Hume, Scotland
From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.
Wangaratta, Australia
The burial site of one of the most notorious bushrangers in Australia's history.
London, England
This small, round building is the entrance to a bomb shelter built in anticipation of World War II.
Garretson, South Dakota
These cliff and rock formations are made out of Sioux Quartzite.
Houston, Texas
Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.
Laneshawbridge, England
This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.
Evanston, Illinois
In the middle of Calvary Cemetery stands this singular memorial to a small boy who died too young.
Stratford, Ontario
This 12-seat movie theater is the smallest in the world.
Kingswear, England
Successful single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat was a wish said to be granted at the well.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.
Helsinki, Finland
These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Also known as the Limete Tower, la Tour de l'Échangeur can be seen from almost everywhere in Kinshasa.
Dunedin, Florida
In this Florida couple's cottage, nearly every surface—inside and out—is covered in mosaic artwork.
London, England
This 19th-century Turkish bath house survived the Blitz of London and is now an events venue.
Quezon City, Philippines
Philippine art and culture are on display at this university museum.
Vienna, Austria
Journey through a mesmerizing array of board games inside this museum.