Lyon, France
Astronomical Clock of Lyon
For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
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Lyon, France
For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
Ardtalnaig, Scotland
Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.
Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
This unique medieval artwork featuring the story of the Antichrist remained lost for decades.
Dan, Israel
Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.
Shibli, Israel
This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.
Glencoe, Scotland
Nestled atop a wind-swept crag in the Scottish Highlands is a lonely memorial to a beloved hiker.
Douglas, Isle of Man
This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.
Bușteni, Romania
Conspiracy theories and occult legends surround this mysterious natural rock formation.
Los Angeles, California
One man's homage to the sun continues to grow like a glass fractal.
Charlevoix, Michigan
In the main dining room, a nine-ton boulder caps the fireplace designed by local architect Earl Young.
Bingley, England
A lavish Victorian mansion wound up inheriting a gruesome reputation that would be its demise.
Lecarrow, Ireland
Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.
Vienna, Austria
The final resting place for the remains of 143 Habsburg royalty.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
Prague, Czechia
Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.
Buxton, England
This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
Queens, New York
Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.
Visby, Sweden
A catapult rock from Gotland’s 13th-century civil war is still lodged in Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval city wall.
Naples, Italy
A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.
Usterling, Germany
Nestled within a German forest is an intriguing, growing rock.
County Durham, England
A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.
Nottingham, England
There's a labyrinth of medieval chambers hidden deep below a 15th-century pub.
Nottingham, England
A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.