Sharow, England
Grave of Charles Piazzi Smyth
The pyramid-shaped grave of one of the first mountain astronomers and a pyramid theorist.
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Sharow, England
The pyramid-shaped grave of one of the first mountain astronomers and a pyramid theorist.
Geelong, Australia
A stuffed, prize-winning ram is all that remains of a world-renowned stud line, and a reminder of its owner's gruesome end.
Rome, Italy
Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.
Saitama, Japan
A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.
Nikko, Japan
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.
Savovo, Serbia
This mesmerizing medieval monastery-cave complex sits thousands of feet above ground overlooking a valley.
Antwerp, Belgium
This heavily worn bas-relief was once an honored fertility symbol.
Istanbul, Turkey
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.
Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.
Paris, France
Once a 19th-century brasserie, this McDonald's exterior celebrates Alsatian design and the "King of Beer."
Big Rapids, Michigan
A collection of more than 10,000 racist objects that teaches the atrocities of social injustice and intolerance in American history.
Regensburg, Germany
The world's first and only museum dedicated to dachshunds.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This whimsical park encourages its visitors and wildlife to roam on and around the various works of art.
East Lothian, Scotland
A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.
Kushiro, Japan
This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.
Albadarr, Gambia
A unique, eye-catching statue that carries an important message of hope.
Sheffield, England
The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
Ashburn, Virginia
The largest cemetery for enslaved people in Loudoun County was almost lost to history, if not for the research of a minister.
Glossop, England
The wreck of a B-29 Superfortress now stands as a memorial left in the moors.
Avesta, Sweden
A cuddly version of a dark mythological creature now acts as the mascot of a town.
Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia
Statues of two of Srem's most well-known animals.
Tsugaru, Japan
A train station decorated by a giant replica of the ancient Shakōki-dogū figurine found in the area.
Barnburgh, England
Mysterious stone faces line a hidden path great for seeing wildflowers, bird watching, and rock climbing.
Sirogojno, Serbia
This historical village takes you back to the 19th century.