Barcelona, Spain
Casa Batlló
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
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Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Potsdam, Germany
The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.
Del Monte Forest, California
Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.
Monterey, California
This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
Berkeley, California
The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.
Berkeley, California
The Laureates here get something even more coveted than a Nobel Prize: free parking for life.
Berkeley, California
A playground built by the kids that is a child's wonderland, and a helicopter parent's nightmare.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.
Austin, Texas
Austin’s nonprofit-run graffiti park where street art is meant to be painted over.
Palo Alto, California
Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.
Palo Alto, California
A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.
Palo Alto, California
Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Kalabaka, Greece
Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.
Thira, Greece
A quirky bookstore hidden beneath a sea of whitewashed Greek villas.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Ngong Ping, Hong Kong
Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Kyoto, Japan
This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.