Portugal
Espigueiros do Soajo
A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.
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Portugal
A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.
Qurayyat, Oman
A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.
New York, New York
This Manhattan museum houses one of the largest collections of Spanish art and manuscripts outside of Spain.
Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy
The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient Roman religious cult contains an exquisite traditional fresco.
Tomar, Portugal
Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.
Coventry, England
All that remains of the only English cathedral destroyed in the Protestant Reformation.
Ashwell, England
Historical etchings such as “Miserable, wild, distracted 1350" and “The Archdeacon is an ass.”
Mġarr, Malta
Enigmatic tombs and cave dwellings on the outskirts of a rural village.
Orost, Iran
Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.
Baltimore, Maryland
A faded sign from the 1920s remembers Baltimore's resistance toward banning alcohol.
Washington, D.C.
The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.
Desert Hot Springs, California
The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.
Aden, Yemen
This impressive system of tanks was used to store drinking water as long as 2,000 years ago.
Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain
Remnants of the rich history of fish salting in this ancient Mediterranean port town.
Llithfaen, Wales
An abandoned quarrying village turned commune is now a hub for learning the Welsh language.
Harran, Turkey
The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.
Sax, Spain
An abandoned socialist utopia built in the late 19th century.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
A 2,000-year-old wine press hidden in an overlooked park in Tel Aviv.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Almaly, Kazakhstan
An abandoned Soviet-era mining town in the mountains of South Kazakhstan.
Torrevieja, Spain
Bacteria and algae give the salty water its bubblegum hue.
Taunggyi, Myanmar
A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.
Egerszalók, Hungary
The massive white mound and accompanying water terraces are a striking geological oddity.
Provincia de Dos de Mayo, Peru
This remarkably well-preserved Incan city managed to survive the conquistadores.