Teruel, Spain
The Two Lovers of Teruel
These magnificently sculpted tombs represent Spain's own legendary version of "Romeo and Juliet."
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Teruel, Spain
These magnificently sculpted tombs represent Spain's own legendary version of "Romeo and Juliet."
Warsaw, Poland
Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.
Tokyo, Japan
Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”
Saint Davids, Wales
The remains of a small medieval chapel mark the legendary birthplace of the patron saint of Wales.
Ine, Japan
The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.
Paris, France
This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.
Paris, France
The subterranean "lake" below the Paris opera house inspired the Phantom of the Opera's lair.
Sylva, North Carolina
This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.
London, England
The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.
Plymouth, Trinidad and Tobago
A three-centuries-old crypt in the foothills of an old plantation.
Dresden, Germany
In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.
Pembroke, Wales
A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.
Paphos, Cyprus
The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.
Narusawa-mura, Japan
A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest."
Vienna, Austria
The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.
Lyon, France
For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
Wiscasset, Maine
An 18th-century home taken over by antique automatons and musical machines (Closed).
Nantes, France
Massive puppet-automaton machines created by French artist collective Machines de l’Ile.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Monaco
Thousands of costumed dolls fill one of the world's creepiest museums.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
These magnificent 240-year-old machines are considered distant ancestors of the computer.
Grenoble, France
Vaucanson's most famous automaton, brought back to life.