Darwen, England
India Mill Chimney
One of the tallest mill chimneys in Lancashire gave up its ornate cast iron "crown" during World War II to assist the war effort.
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Darwen, England
One of the tallest mill chimneys in Lancashire gave up its ornate cast iron "crown" during World War II to assist the war effort.
Fairford, England
A rampant horde of demons smirk and snarl at visitors to this church, home to a rare complete set of medieval-era stained glass windows.
Poole, England
This rock was donated to the museum by an inspired young visitor.
London, England
This underpass became an unlikely piece of cinematic history after its appearance in 'A Clockwork Orange.'
Bristol, England
An alchemical monument that represents "Earth, Air, Fire, and Water."
London, England
Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.
London, England
This artificial lake surrounded by Brutalist architecture served as a stand-in for futuristic Britain in Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange.'
Durham, England
Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.
Lyndhurst, England
One of the largest hills in New Forest.
Bristol, England
An ornate doorway leads to the former site of one of the city's oldest society of merchants.
London, England
Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.
St Paul's, England
A unique sculpture cemetery dedicated to the region's defunct businesses.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.
Lviv, Ukraine
A unique Soviet mosaic preserved on the facade of a shoe factory in Lviv.
Pereiaslav, Ukraine
A century-old church is now a space museum with a treasure trove of Soviet space items.
Vaiaku, Tuvalu
With only one flight in and out a week, the unfenced runway at this small island's airport transforms into a seaside park for locals and visitors.
Istanbul, Turkey
Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.
Ta Pek, Thailand
This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.
Tambon Na Chom Thian, Thailand
Limestone outcrop decorated with a large laser engraving of the Buddha.
Tambon Mueang Phan, Thailand
An amalgam of precariously balanced boulders, ancient petroglyphs, and Buddhist shrines.
Tanzania
Over the course of its history, this tiny island has held enslaved people in transit and served as a quarantine zone. Today, it's a giant tortoise sanctuary.
Lausanne, Switzerland
This large sculpture of white plates and forms is actually a huge sound amplifier.
Basel, Switzerland
This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.
Zurich, Switzerland
Though it may look like a businessman's lost luggage, this case suspended under a highway bridge is actually a contemporary art installation.