Ilkeston, England
The Ilkeston Giant Statue
A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.
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Ilkeston, England
A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.
Padua, Italy
This old medieval prison tower has been a site of astronomical research for more than 250 years.
Es-Salt, Jordan
This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.
Madrid, Spain
This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.
Elk Rapids, Michigan
Talula the swan has been welcoming visitors to Elk Rapids, Michigan, for more than four decades.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Skrzyńsko, Poland
Legend says a giant, venomous spider once dwelled within this Polish church.
Polotsk, Belarus
Though it was heavily modified, fragments of the original medieval cathedral still survive.
Puerto Varas, Chile
This fairytale house on the shore of a Chilean Lake oozes an eclectic mix of Chilote and German Cultural heritage.
Los Angeles, California
This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Conneltown, Barbados
Under the desolate and windswept northern coast of Barbados stands a small oasis filled with sea anemones.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.
Tongyeong-si, South Korea
This hillside village by the sea has been revitalized by street art.
Traverse City, Michigan
This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.
Mexico City, Mexico
A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.
Coleford, England
On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.
Mbala, Zambia
A small cemetery on a hill overlooking Mbala contains the history of the town's colonial past.
Cardiff, Wales
This eclectic antique shop is home to the taxidermy remains of a celebrity lion named Simba.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
This unusual lava tube spouts seawater during high surf.
Baku, Azerbaijan
This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.
Sanok, Poland
An open-air museum of 18th-century homes and churches transported from various villages in Southern Poland.
Mexico City, Mexico
This mid-century mural portrays humankind's spiritual and scientific journey.
Lisbon, Portugal
Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.
Liverpool, England
The grand complex of buildings that comprise Liverpool's Exchange Flags includes a vast World War II bunker that has been frozen in time.