Thiers, France
Sculptures of the Seven Deadly Sins
These enigmatic sculptures have decorated the exterior of the House of the Seven Deadly Sins since the Middle Ages
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Thiers, France
These enigmatic sculptures have decorated the exterior of the House of the Seven Deadly Sins since the Middle Ages
Avigliana, Italy
Dynamite factory turned museum explores the history of explosives.
Rosignano marittimo, Italy
This deceiving white sand beach gets its brilliant hue from the chemical discharge of a nearby factory.
Kalarrites, Greece
This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.
Laguardia, Spain
This carillon clock features three figures that mark the start of the city’s most important celebration, the San Juan Festival
Lazarim, Portugal
One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.
Salamanca, Spain
An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.
Madrid, Spain
This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.
Tomar, Portugal
Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.
Harare, Zimbabwe
These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.
Kenya
A salty cave excavated by elephants and the location of a deadly disease vector.
Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain
A statue commemorating the island's tradition of dancing dwarves in Napoleon hats.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.
Monrovia, Liberia
Empty since 1989, now falling into ruin.
Lekki, Nigeria
Not your average art gallery, this massive center hosts 8,000 works from artists across Africa—and it’s free to the public.
Lahaina, Hawaii
Take shelter from Hawai'i's tropical heat under the massive canopy of largest Banyan tree on the island.
South Brisbane, Australia
The unique work of art celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1988 World Expo.
Townsville, Australia
A series of sculptures beneath the waves promote ocean conservation and support coral reefs.
Melbourne, Australia
An abandoned jewel of a ballroom on the top floor of Australia’s busiest rail station echoes with the sounds of a bygone era.
Miyakejima, Japan
Sulphuric gases inhabit a beautiful Japanese island.
Tokyo, Japan
An oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.
Murray Bridge, Australia
An animatronic tribute to a legendary half-man, half-fish creature.
Tokyo, Japan
Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.
Atami, Japan
Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.