Paola, Malta
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
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Paola, Malta
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
Rabat, Malta
Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.
Three Forks, Montana
A collection of 16,000 antlers crammed beautifully into a small shed.
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.
Aranda de Duero, Spain
A network of hundreds of interconnected wineries in caves hides under the town center.
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.
Čačak, Serbia
This symbol of Yugoslav liberation decorated with 620 carved heads of mythical creatures is now a forlorn relic of another time.
Puerto de Mazarrón, Spain
Remnants of the rich history of fish salting in this ancient Mediterranean port town.
Dublin, Ireland
An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Tasman Island, Australia
The tallest sea cliffs on the Southern Hemisphere are a climber's worst nightmare.
Slope Point, New Zealand
The most southerly spot on New Zealand's South Island is home to surreally shaped, permanently mangled trees.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The largest cactus farm in Africa.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
Catskill, New York
The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.
New York, New York
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.
Dallas, Texas
This collection of bronze hands comes from astronauts, presidents, baseball greats, and more.
Budapest, Hungary
Legions of Roman soldiers bathed in this ancient spa complex under a Budapest transit station.
Liverpool, England
A memorial to the politician who became Great Britain's first fatality to be caused by a locomotive.
Ogallala, Nebraska
A fascinating collection of art made from petrified wood and fossils by two octogenarian twin brothers.
Yemen
The most alien-looking place on Earth.
Aden, Yemen
This impressive system of tanks was used to store drinking water as long as 2,000 years ago.
Malička, Croatia
This huge metal monument is slowly being stripped to its concrete skeleton.