Budapest, Hungary
Dominican Convent and Saint Margret's Resting Place
On a teardrop-shaped island in the Danube, the ruins of a convent and the final resting place of a saint.
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Budapest, Hungary
On a teardrop-shaped island in the Danube, the ruins of a convent and the final resting place of a saint.
Vilafranca, Spain
The only museum dedicated entirely to the dry stone walling technique.
Beverly Hills, California
Hidden away among the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, this small park is a haven for walkers and wildlife.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown's night owls flock to this 52-year-old pizza joint.
Paducah, Kentucky
A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.
Mochrum, Scotland
Carved between 3500 and 1000 B.C., the distinctive carvings at this site are poorly understood.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
A residential service road transformed into a menagerie of larger-than-life paintings of iconic Arctic wildlife.
Arjang, Sweden
This giant wooden sculpture is based on local folklore and is said to be "possibly" Sweden's largest troll.
Portland, Oregon
Definitely not a clown bar.
Jökulsárgljúfur, Iceland
Legend has it these two stones are petrified trolls.
Vaitogi, American Samoa
Rocky cove with large smashing waves tied to an important Samoan cultural story.
Kyoto, Japan
The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.
Vienna, Austria
A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.
Columbia Falls, Montana
Crystal clear, drinkable mountain spring water by the side of the road.
Tianshui, China
A hidden Buddhist gem accessible only by boat.
Delft, Netherlands
The grave of the famous painter is marked by a simple stone in the ground.
Funabashi, Japan
The remains of a prehistoric settlement with a museum showcasing fascinating archaeological finds next to modern artworks.
Steinbach, Manitoba
The only fully operational windmill in Canada.
Akron, Ohio
This former factory has deep ties to rubber production in Akron.
Singapore
A monument to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation forces of World War II.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A park where people have been going to feed friendly pigeons since the 18th century
Breckenridge, Colorado
Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden troll made out of recycled materials.
Shandwick, Scotland
A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.