Helsinki, Finland
Fortress of Suomenlinna
This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.
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Helsinki, Finland
This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.
Helsinki, Finland
Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.
Vilnius, Lithuania
A 300-kilogram egg sculpture that embodied a neighborhood revival.
Trakai, Lithuania
Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.
Funchal, Portugal
A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.
Évora, Portugal
A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Quito, Ecuador
The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.
Ecuador
A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.
Quito, Ecuador
Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.
Quito, Ecuador
Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.
Quito, Ecuador
This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.
Quito, Ecuador
It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.
Quito, Ecuador
This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.
Bogotá, Colombia
A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.
Bogotá, Colombia
This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.
Geneva, Switzerland
A plain wooden seat that once belonged to one of the most prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation.
Geneva, Switzerland
The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds.
Geneva, Switzerland
An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.
London, England
This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.
London, England
The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.
London, England
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
London, England
This South London cemetery holds the remains of more than 15,000 people.
London, England
The London statue that imitates passersby.