Vienna, Austria
Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Austrian National Library)
The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.
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Vienna, Austria
The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.
Vienna, Austria
Along the edge of this fountain are 365 smaller fountains that represent the days of the year.
Budapest, Hungary
A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.
Budapest, Hungary
This sculpture honors the man who was known as the "Righteous Among the Nations."
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.
Jaipur, India
This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.
Jaipur, India
The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.
Jaipur, India
More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.
Jaipur, India
The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Bridgeport, California
Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.
Reno, Nevada
This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.
Keflavík, Iceland
A relatively obscure antihero from the Marvel Comics universe adorns a wall inside Iceland's main airport.
Albany, California
An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."
Berkeley, California
A 90-acre park on former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival.
Richmond, California
A porcelain company's former dumping ground, completely covered in pieces of collectible ceramics.
Berkeley, California
This subtle Berkeley paving stone actually marks off a lawless tube of air that extends into space.
Los Angeles, California
The mall's looks were inspired by the cowboy extras who used to meet up—and cause real trouble—at this Hollywood hub.
Los Angeles, California
This house turned museum chronicles the life and work of Richard Neutra.
Paris, France
Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.
Paris, France
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.
Vienna, Austria
Op-art architecture designed for happiness.