São Paulo, Brazil
Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo (Memorial of the Resistance)
The building that once housed the dictator's secret police is now a museum that documents the history of an oppressive regime and those who fought against it.
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São Paulo, Brazil
The building that once housed the dictator's secret police is now a museum that documents the history of an oppressive regime and those who fought against it.
Pereiaslav, Ukraine
A century-old church is now a space museum with a treasure trove of Soviet space items.
Munich, Germany
This poignant tribute to the White Rose movement showcases artifacts related to the heroic anti-Nazi struggle.
Moab, Utah
It's safe—and permitted—to walk across these twin natural sandstone arches.
Conche, Newfoundland and Labrador
A small museum in Newfoundland is home to a 227-foot tapestry that preserves the remote region's colorful history.
London, England
A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.
Stirling, Scotland
The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.
Coulee City, Washington
This large artificial waterfall in Washington state was merely an incidental byproduct of a technological megaproject.
Recife, Brazil
This haunting sculpture stands as a memorial to the torture victims of the Brazilian military dictatorship.
Yonezawa, Japan
Ward off bad luck and fill your bottle with "the most watery water" at this little roadside shrine in Yonezawa.
Wilson, Kansas
This historic railroad hotel built from Kansas limestone was once the most popular hotels for traveling salesmen in the midwest.
Kansas City, Missouri
This unconventional used book store was once in the news for the surprising act of burning books.
Minden, Louisiana
A 19th-century utopian religious society designed to align with the latitude of Jerusalem.
Sonora, Texas
A Texas cave network is home to some of the world's most spectacular-looking and bizarrely named mineral formations.
Salem, Massachusetts
Built in 1821 using rooms from another estate, the Phillips House is the only historic home on scenic Chestnut Street open to the public.
Mishawaka, Indiana
One of the few authentic Japanese gardens in the state of Indiana and perhaps the most peaceful place in the city of Mishawaka.
Naha, Japan
The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.
Munich, Germany
An Orthodox church inside a small "Garden of Eden" built by a man who had a vision.
Arrochar, Scotland
This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.
Goffs, California
Built as a schoolhouse in 1914, this Mission-style building has also served as a dancehall, a library, an Army canteen, and now a cultural museum.
Mumbai, India
A drinking water fountain in the heart of Mumbai, built by a father in memory of his son.
Ardchattan, Scotland
A private home envelops the ruins of this 13th-century priory.
Isulan, Philippines
This grand building inspired by classic Islamic architecture is home to a seat of provincial government.
Contoocook, New Hampshire
The oldest covered railroad bridge still standing in the United States.