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Gutenberg Bible on display at the Library of Congress.

Washington, D.C.

Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.

Entrance to Mysterium Fidei Museum

Valletta, Malta

Mysterium Fidei

After 400 years of being closed to the public, this monastery's underground tunnels and secret garden are now a museum.

This stark memorial visually echoes the Twin Towers.

Jersey City, New Jersey

Empty Sky Memorial

This haunting monument honors the victims of 9/11.

Exhibited in the History Gallery.

Singapore

The Singapore Stone

An undeciphered text is inscribed on a mysterious stone slab.

Beehive Tombs of Al Ayn

Al Ayn, Oman

Beehive Tombs of Al Ayn

The best-preserved beehive tombs in Oman with spectacular backdrop.

La Azuda

Aranjuez, Spain

La Azuda

This 18th-century water provider for Aranjuez was refurbished in 2013 only to be neglected again.

Paula Jaunzema akmens skulptūru dārzs (Pauls Jaunzems Stone Sculpture Park)

Riga, Latvia

Paula Jaunzema akmens skulptūru dārzs (Pauls Jaunzems Stone Sculpture Park)

A collection of expressive stone sculptures in a scenic and serene riverfront location.

BookXcess RexKL

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BookXcess RexKL

Kuala Lumpur’s historic single-screen cinema, transformed into a labyrinthine bookstore.

Murphy’s Haystacks

Mortana, Australia

Murphy’s Haystacks

These oddly shaped pink granite formations got their name after being mistaken for massive piles of hay.

Shree Nageshwar Shiva Temple

Pune, India

Shree Nageshwar Shiva Temple

This 700-year-old temple is one of the city's oldest.

Guermassa

Guermassa, Tunisia

Guermassa

A charming Amazigh village carved into a mountaintop.

Campo de Cahuenga Memorial Park

Los Angeles, California

Campo de Cahuenga Memorial Park

Overshadowed by the theme park opposite it, this small museum explores a major moment in American history.

Dalquharran Castle

Dailly, Scotland

Dalquharran Castle

The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

Zadarski Barkajoli

Zadar, Croatia

Zadarski Barkajoli

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

This Tampa bakery famed for Cuban loaves was opened by a veteran of the Spanish-American War.

Tampa, Florida

La Segunda Central Bakery

This century-old bakery produces 18,000 loaves of traditional Cuban bread every day.

Harry Waugh’s Dessert Room features decadent desserts like the popular peanut butter truffle.

Tampa, Florida

Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House

At Bern's Steak House, there's always room for dessert—it's just upstairs.

Wat Mongkolratanaram

Tampa, Florida

Wat Mongkolratanaram

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

The Sámi peoples have herded reindeer for generations.

Jokkmokk, Sweden

Jokkmokk Market

Hang with reindeer at this 400-year-old Sámi market.

The grottoes, possibly once used as storerooms.

Kamakura, Japan

Muryōju-in Temple Site

Home to 800-year-old zen basin, a 400-year-old pilgrim’s path, and a century-old industrial grotto.

Hotel Austria & Bosna

Ilidža, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Hotel Austria & Bosna

In 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand spent his final night alive at this luxurious hotel.

Diamond Beach

Iceland

Diamond Beach

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

St. Triduana's Chapel

Edinburgh, Scotland

St. Triduana's Chapel

This unusual 15th-century house of worship once catered to those who sought its healing properties.

Kumquat Growers

Dade City, Florida

Kumquat Growers

This central Florida farm is the largest producer of these little golden fruits in the United States.

Eel House on the Arle

Alresford, England

Alresford Eel House

A rare example of a building constructed specifically for catching eels.

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