Seattle, Washington
World Famous Giant Shoe Museum
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
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Seattle, Washington
An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Seattle, Washington
The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.
Seattle, Washington
The four tall pillars once marked the entrance of the historic Seattle church that fought for women's suffrage and civil rights.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Budapest, Hungary
A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.
Budapest, Hungary
The geographical center of Budapest is marked with a 10-foot-tall stylized zero.
Budapest, Hungary
Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.
Budapest, Hungary
This memorial to a murdered empress took 20 years to design, then spent 30 years hidden away in storage.
Budapest, Hungary
The holes in this wall provide a glimpse into Jewish life in Budapest, both past and present.
Budapest, Hungary
A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.
Budapest, Hungary
This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.
Budapest, Hungary
This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.
Louisville, Kentucky
Unique and somewhat surreal, this little girl's memorial depicts a playful Jesus.
Bardstown, Kentucky
Kentucky's longest operating jail is now a spooky spot to spend the night.
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.