Bridlington, England
Priory Church of St. Mary
One of the oldest Augustinian houses, this church is reminiscent of the rich history of England.
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Bridlington, England
One of the oldest Augustinian houses, this church is reminiscent of the rich history of England.
San Francisco, California
The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.
Toledo, Spain
The water of this well in Toledo lost its sweetness after the death of a young love.
Berlin, Germany
Largely overlooked, this little fountain on Museum Island is a whimsical tribute to a Prussian king nicknamed the “Fatty Flounder.”
Kitakyushu, Japan
This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.
Church View, Barbados
One of the last members of the Byzantine Empire's last ruling dynasty is buried in the far-off soil of Barbados.
Washington, D.C.
Press 1 for knock-knock jokes.
East Kilbride, Scotland
This castle was first occupied in the 1400s and has undergone major restoration in recent times.
Osaka, Japan
Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.
Berlin, Germany
One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.
Mountain View, California
A gathering of green robots at the Googleplex.
Churchtown, Ireland
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world, this structure was built more than 800 years ago.
Bursa, Turkey
This Ottoman bridge is a rare covered bridge with shops, and considers itself the only bazaar bridge in the world.
Saint Ignatius, Montana
This landmark church at the Flathead Reservation mission features 58 ceiling and wall frescoes painted by the mission's cook.
Kenilworth, Australia
An iconic designer dunny inspired by Aboriginal fishing baskets.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.
Basel, Switzerland
A journey through every aspect of the human body.
Martonvásár, Hungary
This museum showcases the lives of Hungarian school children and their vintage toys.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A small museum built by a family that survived the Siege of Sarajevo.
Eyemouth, Scotland
A watchhouse constructed from tombstones, to make way for a burial pit, for the victims succumbing to a deadly disease.
Grijpskerke, Netherlands
A family-run botanical garden with tropical plants, artsy sculptures, and eccentric buildings.
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Dedicated to a college founder's alleged ancestor who was martyred in 1555.
Savannah, Georgia
A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.
Porto, Portugal
A scientific observatory managed the largest Portuguese astronomy research unit.