New Taipei City, Taiwan
Fufudingshan Shell and Coral Temple
A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.
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New Taipei City, Taiwan
A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.
Montpellier, France
This plaza is home to a number of works, including Montpellier‘s own Arc de Triomphe.
Duck Creek Village, Utah
An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.
Mantua, Italy
The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.
Postbridge, England
This ancient stone bridge dates back to the early Middle Ages.
Northumberland, England
A rocky outcrop where monks hid their most holy relic while escaping Danish invaders.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Images chiseled into the basalt here date back an estimated 300 years.
Morecambe, England
A powerful statue sits on Scalestone Point, looking out over Morecambe Bay.
Lviv, Ukraine
A unique Soviet mosaic preserved on the facade of a shoe factory in Lviv.
Wells, Nevada
An ill-fated attempt to grow wheat in the sagebrush steppe of northeastern Nevada.
Brooklyn, New York
A mosaic made of materials gathered from this Brooklyn community adorns the walls of this tunnel.
Piggott, Arkansas
Ernest Hemingway wrote a good portion of "A Farewell to Arms" while living with the parents of his second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
The boulder is a landmark, public art, and an icon.
Koogi, Estonia
The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.
Bethesda, Maryland
Surrounded by traditional homes, this Tolkien-esque dwelling stands out on a quiet street in suburban Maryland.
Oakland, California
The first mural ever dedicated to the women of the Black Panther Party.
Paris, France
This lesser-known Frank Gehry building houses a treasure trove of cinema history.
St. Augustine, Florida
Built to replace a house destroyed by a hurricane, this home is made entirely of shipping containers.
Cambuslang, Scotland
This striking monument pays tribute to those who died working the coal pits from the town of Cambuslang.
Qobustan, Azerbaijan
A massive collection of petroglyphs dating back some 40,000 years.
Featherstone, England
A distinctive sculpture honors those killed and injured during a mineworkers strike in 1893.
Margate, England
Overlooking the seaside town of Margate stands a tribute to an artist's lover.
Avilés, Spain
The young girl gained fame for her atypical size and was regarded as a curiosity by the Spanish aristocracy.
Thurmont, Maryland
The smallest covered bridge in Maryland.