Kupari, Croatia
The Abandoned Hotels of Kupari
The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.
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Kupari, Croatia
The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.
Trujillo, Peru
Peru’s only toy museum houses everything from pre-Inca whistles to lead soldiers and terrifying dolls.
Cefalù, Italy
A medieval wash house where people washed clothes in a river allegedly formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'
Kesrouane, Lebanon
The ruins of a monumental tower in the heart of Lebanese mountains still puzzle archeologists.
Chicago, Illinois
A Museum of Holography frozen in 1974.
Swindon, England
This strategically placed hill fort has served defensive forces from the Iron Age up until the 20th century.
Ecuador
This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.
Stamford, Connecticut
An Escher-inspired library dedicated to the wonders of the human mind, yet closed to the public.
Chiloquin, Oregon
All aboard the world's longest miniature railway.
West Yellowstone, Montana
The residents at this Yellowstone wildlife park will certify your cooler as "bear-proof."
Washington, D.C.
One of the largest artillery pieces in the world sits in a Washington D.C. parking lot.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.
Ine, Japan
The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.
Beltsville, Maryland
The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.
Borgo Valsugana, Italy
An open-air museum in a mountain valley features works designed to blend in with—and disintegrate back into—their natural surroundings.
Anoka, Minnesota
For over a century, it was a crucial center of mental health treatment and also the source of many local legends.
Alaior, Spain
This remarkable prehistoric town is full of watchtowers and houses that have withstood thousands of years.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle's super-sized cowboy apparel once belonged to a themed gas station that wrangled in herds of tourists.
Liwa, United Arab Emirates
One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.
Heidelberg, Germany
This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contrary to popular belief, this secluded statue doesn't represent Pennsylvania's founder.
San Antonio, Texas
A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.
Steyl, Netherlands
This massive collection of taxidermy is full of specimens collected by missionaries during their international travels.