Madrid, Spain
Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery
Five million people are laid to rest here, more than the population of Madrid itself.
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Madrid, Spain
Five million people are laid to rest here, more than the population of Madrid itself.
Madrid, Spain
This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Miami, Florida
In memory of the 110 victims of ValuJet Flight 592 that crashed in the Everglades.
Ochopee, Florida
The smallest post office in the United States is no bigger than a broom closet.
Madrid, Spain
An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.
Madrid, Spain
Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Prague, Czechia
A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.
Toronto, Ontario
This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.
Zebulon, North Carolina
A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.
Richmond, Virginia
This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.
Richmond, Virginia
The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.
Richmond, Virginia
This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.
Richmond, Virginia
Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.
Raleigh, North Carolina
A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.
Raleigh, North Carolina
This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.
Trenton, New Jersey
This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.
Troy, New York
This relic of 19th-century infrastructure is one of the few remaining coal gas storage tanks in the U.S.
Troy, New York
The original Uncle Sam was actually a New York meatpacker who is buried under this historic grave.
Woodstock, New York
A peaceful international sculpture garden in upstate New York.
Topeka, Kansas
See the motorcycles that launched the stuntman to fame and the gear that saved his life.
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka has its own great wall, and it's covered in colorful images from the city's history.