Shkodër, Albania
Rozafa Castle
According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.
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Shkodër, Albania
According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Underneath downtown Lincoln resides a network of caves that was also the city's first brewery.
Berlin, Germany
An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Over thousands of years, this slot canyon was carved out of the bed of an ancient lake.
San Antonio, Texas
The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.
Avalon, California
An unexpected connection to Chicago awaits visitors on an island just off the California coast.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This Viking-inspired miniature golf course features a pirate ship and views of Icelandic landscapes.
Campinas, Brazil
A giant bird sits atop a tower at one of the largest shopping centers in Brazil.
Idrija, Slovenia
This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.
Barnsley, England
In this small cemetery lies the grave of one of England's greatest football strikers, who died too soon.
Hooksett, New Hampshire
After the state would not recreate this beloved rock formation, three New Hampshire brothers took things into their own hands.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
The secluded resting place of a local historical figure who perished during the sinking of the Titanic.
Lerma, Spain
The former home of a conniving 17th century politician is now a high-end hotel.
Cleveland, Ohio
An abandoned, rusty old relic of railroad history stands at attention over the Cuyahoga River.
Tokyo, Japan
A charming, homemade vending machine dispenses burgers and sandwiches at this hole-in-the-wall bakery.
Valencia, California
The former home of silent film star Harry Carry.
Toutle, Washington
Outside this souvenir shop is a statue of Bigfoot composed of volcanic ash, and plenty more to see inside.
Washington, D.C.
This apartment building designed by a notable Washington D.C. architect housed the Qing Dynasty's Legation.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Where a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, and a recluse met one Saturday and changed their lives forever.
Wilson, Kansas
This historic railroad hotel built from Kansas limestone was once the most popular hotels for traveling salesmen in the midwest.
Mount Dora, Florida
A small strip of artistic displays is tucked away in a flea market.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.