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In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

An intricate network of underground tombs carved into volcanic rock.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.

This curious fresh and salt water lake holds a secret that draws in deep divers from around the world.

A small island with shimmering pink sands, home to loggerhead turtles and rare plants.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

This Canadian monument to the man who invented the telephone allows visitors to get up close and personal with the artifacts of his life.

Three buildings constructed of over 25,000 multicolored glass bottles.

This sprawling collection hides many charms.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Iconic rock formations that allow for exploration during high or low tide.

The cursed island of black pebbles.

Surat Thani's official flower—and the world's largest—smells of rotting meat.

A surviving remnant of the thick ice mass that once mantled most of Western Canada's mountains.