Laadla, Estonia
Kingdom of Torgu
A clerical error gave rise to this imaginary micronation in the southwestern corner of Estonia.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Laadla, Estonia
A clerical error gave rise to this imaginary micronation in the southwestern corner of Estonia.
Szymbark, Poland
Communism's topsy-turvy effect on Poland has been brought to life in this wacky tourist trap.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.
Piombino, Italy
An unusual house built using an iso-elastic membrane.
Dunedin, New Zealand
One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it.
Ramot, Israel
A geometric jumble of homes.
Toronto, Ontario
This unusual structure may be on its way to becoming a cultural landmark in Toronto.
London, England
Only a few pieces remain of the structure that carried people and goods across the Thames for some 600 years.
Lagro, Indiana
This rock formation above the Wabash River is part of an ancient coral reef.
Madain, Iraq
This remnant of an ancient Persian city is considered to be the world's largest single-span brick vault arch.
Guilin, China
Natural arch offers panoramic views of Yangshuo's karst hills.
Rome, Italy
The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.
Kizilsu, China
The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."
Lorton, Virginia
This unique structure is the only one of its kind in Virginia.
Dundee, Scotland
Atop this arch, during the 16th-century, a sermon was given to those suffering from plague.
Saint-Bernard, France
The second-largest natural arch in the Chartreuse Mountains.
Mexico City, Mexico
Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.
Naples, Italy
This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.
Larne, Northern Ireland
The "Black Arch" guards the entrance to the picturesque Glens of Antrim.
Benevento, Italy
Unscathed for almost 2,000 years, the best preserved Roman triumphal arch is in a small southern Italian city.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
Rome, Italy
This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.