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Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

Birthplace of the Tendai sect and home to the marathon monks.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

This restaurant was removed from the famed sister ship of the Titanic and placed within a hotel.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

The train platform where Jews were sent to concentration camps is now preserved as a Holocaust memorial.

Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.

The world's oldest railway bridge in continuous use.

A piece of public art commemorating the world's first Black professional footballer.

This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.

This memorial honors the first British soldier killed by enemy action on home soil during World War I.

A collection of maritime artifacts from the world's first volunteer life brigade.

This industrial chimney looks rather out of place, isolated in the middle of an attractive woodland.

The oldest warship in Europe is still afloat.

The legend of a monkey that was hanged as a spy has inspired not only a football team name, but a successful mayoral campaign.

Derelict chemical plant on the North Sea is a beautiful industrial ruin.

This Roman archeological site is hidden amid a 1930s housing estate.