Ubatuba, Brazil
Ubatuba Whale
What killed this humpback whale is a mystery, but its remains have become legendary.
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Ubatuba, Brazil
What killed this humpback whale is a mystery, but its remains have become legendary.
Kilbrittain, Ireland
The skeleton of a whale that beached itself in this Irish town is now on display in their public park.
New Bedford, Massachusetts
For 20 years, this whale skeleton has been slowly dripping oil on the floor of the museum where it hangs.
Portici, Italy
Before the more famous Royal Palace of Caserta, the king of Naples first commissioned this overlooked residence.
New York, New York
Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.
Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire's most beloved war hero lived out his retirement in this peaceful homestead.
Portici, Italy
The first Italian factory to produce locomotives is now a marvelous museum.
Piscataway, New Jersey
A historic town sits upon the site of a long-lost 18th-century trading community.
Ascoli Piceno, Italy
These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.
Leppävirta, Finland
Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.
Carbis Bay, England
A quirky mausoleum celebrated once every five years with young dancing girls, widows, a tax man, and more.
Ikaruga, Japan
Home to the world's oldest wooden building.
Goathland, England
Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.
Atlanta, Georgia
A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.
Konan, Japan
The largest privately owned statue of Buddha in Japan, built by a total amateur, with an unconventional look.
Sirogojno, Serbia
This historical village takes you back to the 19th century.
Sigtuna, Sweden
A Swedish phone box converted into an informal village library.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.
Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia
This statue became the mascot of Vrnjačka Banja after Games Without Borders made a stop in this town.
Wareham, England
A popular day's outing in Bovington consists of watching military tank driving practice.
Naples, Italy
A rococo room covered entirely in porcelain originally constructed for another royal residence.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland
The base for the battle against the smugglers of Islandmagee.
Livorno, Italy
A strange-looking 18th-century tower sits on a tiny islet just off Livorno.