Oxnard, California
Casa Sirena Seaside Resort
Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.
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Oxnard, California
Abandoned in 2009, this once popular resort destination now stands frozen in time.
Caramanico Terme, Italy
You can only access this hermitage by crawling under a ledge suspended above an overhang.
Olomouc, Czechia
A cheeky reminder about the value of art dangles above one of Olomouc's busiest streets.
Brezova, Serbia
This beautiful medieval Serbian monastery is home to frescoes, peculiar sculptures, and historical curiosities.
Lemon Grove, California
Tucked away behind an unassuming set of shops is a must-see series of stunning murals.
San Jose, California
A lonely monument to the original Silicon Valley tech campus.
West Hollywood, California
An Italian restaurant became a rock-and-roll hangout and the lair of the "Hollywood vampires."
Mexico City, Mexico
This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.
Thann, France
The remains of this castle, known as the Witch’s Eye, watch over the Thur Valley.
Columbus, Ohio
This small plaza encourages people diagnosed with cancer to never give up hope.
Malmö, Sweden
This millstone commemorates a gruesome tale that may have been the source of the city's name.
Glasgow, Scotland
The final resting place of one of the most important figures in the world of tea.
Thiais, France
The formerly unmarked grave of the noted Black American painter, who was a friend to James Baldwin.
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
A local remembrance for lives lost—a poppy for each—in war more than 100 years ago.
Larne, Northern Ireland
An uninspiring grass verge transformed into a therapeutic community garden.
Covington, Virginia
The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
A plaque on a rock dedicated to a famous, forgotten author, and put in an impossible place.
Pleasantville, New York
This giant rock arrived at this quiet park thousands of years ago on the back of a massive glacier.
Athens, Greece
Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.
Danbury, Connecticut
This statue commemorates the importance of hat manufacturing to Danbury, once known as the "Hat City of the World."
Madison, Wisconsin
A renowned Civil War veteran, this Bald eagle now presides over the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Whimsical cookie-themed plaques mark the birthplace of the Fig Newton.
Washington, D.C.
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
Belgrade, Serbia
A museum dedicated to the former country.