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Noirish green neon marks the location of one of the oldest private detective agencies in France.

A mysterious, ancient collection of pre-Hispanic petroglyphs hidden deep in the Mexican desert.

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

A colorful public mural in San Antonio's West Side encourages students to stay in school.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

Every hour on the hour a naked heroine and her leering foil appear from this giant cuckoo clock.

A labyrinthine underworld of tunnels and caverns hides beneath the city.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

Public clocks around the city chime with bullfights, cockfights, old railways, and other local traditions.

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

A historic cemetery doubles as a museum containing hundreds of unique tombs sculpted by a single artist.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

This gorgeous stretch of coastline is home to beautiful views and centuries-old rock art.

This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

Two waterfalls flow down the cliff faces decorated with rare natural basalt columns.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.