Rome, Italy
Arco di Malborghetto
The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.
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Rome, Italy
The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.
London, England
This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.
Tours, France
This museum preserves over-the-top masterpieces that once qualified artisans for membership into a medieval guild.
New Delhi, India
Delhi's oldest Christian cemetery is also said to be one of the most haunted in the region.
Washington, D.C.
An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.
Castel Sant'Elia, Italy
Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.
Hökåsen-Badelunda, Sweden
This 2,000-year-old stone maze is one of the oldest in the country, but its purpose is still a mystery.
Montreal, Québec
A patch of contaminated land reclaimed as a scrappy sculptural oasis.
Carthage, Tunisia
This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.
Sarsina, Italy
The collar worn by a fourth-century saint resides in this church, and is still used for blessings to this day.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.
Montreal, Québec
Immortalized in bronze, this frazzled student will be glued to his screen for centuries.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
This museum honors a unique musical instrument of African origins, whose sound defines a city.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.
Kanonji, Japan
This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.
London, England
This museum is dedicated solely to this millennia-old handheld cooling device.
Jääkäri, Finland
These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.
Victoria, British Columbia
This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.
Rovigo, Italy
All that is left of this medieval castle is two towers, both of which now display a visible tilt.
Brda, Slovenia
The summer residence of a Spanish ambassador who brought viticulture to an impoverished region, sparking its transformation into one of the world's best wine regions.
Plymouth, England
Overlooking the spot where the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower stands Devon's answer to the Colossus of Rhodes.
Kenya
A salty cave excavated by elephants and the location of a deadly disease vector.
Beijing, China
The world's longest outdoor escalator takes visitors to the top of China's largest dam and is also shaped like a dragon.
Barnard Castle, England
A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.