Mellieħa, Malta
Popeye Village
An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.
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Mellieħa, Malta
An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.
Mġarr, Malta
At more than 5,000 years old, these structures are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.
Mosta, Malta
This garage is frozen in the late 1990s, full of rare and untouched cars and motorcycles.
Qrendi, Malta
This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.
Tarxien, Malta
One of Malta’s most important Neolithic sites sits in a suburban area south of the country’s capital.
Valletta, Malta
This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.
Śmiałowice, Poland
A hauntingly preserved early 20th-century industrial flour mill featuring a grand central tower, ornate spiral staircases, and original milling machinery left untouched.
Bristol, England
This beloved piece of street art mysteriously vanished, only to reappear in its original location after some much-needed TLC.
Rome, Italy
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
Portsmouth, England
This genuine, blood red Jolly Roger was captured off the North African coast in 1790 by Admiral Richard Curry.
Leeds, England
Since 1877, the characters of Sir Walter Scott’s “Ivanhoe” have been keeping time in this Leeds arcade.
Campogalliano, Italy
Once built to revive one of the world's most legendary car brands, this futuristic factory in Italy now stands abandoned as a striking monument to Bugatti's short-lived 1990s comeback.
Rome, Italy
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
Nice, France
The last remaining example of a painted house from the medieval period in Nice.
Nice, France
A memorial to honor those who were killed in a Bastille Day terror attack in Nice.
Nice, France
The construction of a tram line unveiled hidden remnants of the old medieval city.
Nice, France
This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
Nice, France
This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.
Nice, France
One of only a few red brick buildings in Nice.
Carrbridge, Scotland
Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.
Aviemore, Scotland
Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.
Madrid, Spain
A “floating horse” hangs menacingly over the heads of passersby.
Liverpool, England
A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.
Liverpool, England
Prehistoric sandstone menhir with Early Bronze Age cup and ring markings, also known as Robin Hood's Stone.