Leipzig, Germany
Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations)
This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
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Leipzig, Germany
This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
Leipzig, Germany
One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.
Yangpyeong, South Korea
This quirky Korean eatery is built to resemble an equally quirky vintage camera.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
A Hawaiian stairway to heaven—that you can't climb.
Tampa, Florida
The larger-than-life art installation at Tampa International Airport welcomes travelers to town.
Wudinna, Australia
A representation of the region's rich agrarian history.
Laconia, Greece
The top of the holy mountain for the ancient Spartans looks like a pyramid—is it man-made or a natural phenomenon?
Chouigui, Tunisia
This 19th-century church was built for Sicilian immigrants, survived World War II, and today stands on a landfill.
London, England
A haunting monument dedicated to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.
Bournemouth, England
The world's shortest funicular ferries beachgoers a whopping 128 feet from clifftop to shore.
Southampton, England
The world's oldest operational public pier railway has shuttled seagoing commuters from ship to shore since 1909.
Mow Cop, England
This crumbling folly looks like an enchanted left over from Middle Earth.
Hong Kong
This cha chaan teng’s pineapple buns are so sought-after that they sell 5,000 a day.
Hong Kong
A half-century-old handmade dim sum joint opens daily at 3:00 a.m.
Ushuaia, Argentina
The southernmost postal office in South America.
Villa Gesell, Argentina
"Di amigo y entra" at this Argentinian Middle Earth-inspired pub.
Porto Seguro, Brazil
This stone monument marks the beginning of Portugal's presence in Brazil.
Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
One family's mission to exemplify sustainability took on a whole new life as a surprisingly beautiful home.
Unyun pruwinsya, Peru
With nearly double the depth of the Grand Canyon, this Peruvian canyon is one of the deepest in the world.
Ecuador
Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.
Quito, Ecuador
This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.
Havana, Cuba
No one knows the meaning behind this giant sculpture of a nude woman with a fork riding a rooster in Havana.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Renowned restaurant tucked in a cave once occupied by buccaneers.
Sosúa, Dominican Republic
An eccentric German artist built this weird and wondrous castle packed with shocking sculptures and alien art.