Salem, Massachusetts
House of the Seven Gables
The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
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Salem, Massachusetts
The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
A three-piece musical sculpture installed between the subway tracks at Kendall Station near MIT.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
One of the last remaining movie theatres in the country that features a rear-projection system.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This bridge was the birthplace of a unit of measurement based on a fraternity joke.
Singapore
This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The location of the pie company that gave a classic toy its name is now a parking lot.
Alicante, Spain
A celebration of solstice followed by a fiery purging of evils.
Alicante, Spain
Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
Alicante, Spain
A monument at Alicante Marina honors a little-known hero of the Spanish Civil War.
Alicante, Spain
Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Connecticut's shot tower is near the end of its life.
Rome, Italy
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Rome, Italy
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
Lisbon, Portugal
One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.
Wiesbaden, Germany
This tremendous timepiece was once the largest cuckoo clock in the world.
Boston, Massachusetts
Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.
Lima, Peru
This antique rail car has been reborn as an urban cafe.
Lima, Peru
The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.
Lviv, Ukraine
A peculiarly shaped brass sculpture hidden in a courtyard in central Lviv
Lviv, Ukraine
This unique Lady Liberty is one of the only examples of the figure sitting down.
Lviv, Ukraine
World's largest crossword puzzle spans the side of a towerblock, its clues scattered throughout the city.
Puebla, Mexico
The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.