Ekbalam, Mexico
"Angels" of Ek' Balam
These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.
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Ekbalam, Mexico
These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.
Wadi Halfa, Sudan
These pillars are one of the few remnants from the mysterious lost empire of Makuria.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Built in the 1850s, this church was of the first five churches constructed in Harper's Ferry.
Nikko, Japan
This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.
Madrid, Spain
A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.
Menomonie, Wisconsin
The tragic death of 19-year-old Mabel Tainter in 1886 led to the construction of this unique Victorian-era theater in the northern woods of Wisconsin.
Cassiglio, Italy
This house is adorned with a serenade macabre from the Counter-Reformation period.
San Francisco, California
This museum explores the history of the book, from scrolls to mass-produced objects through tools, stories, and massive cast-iron binding machinery (some of it operational).
Denver, Colorado
A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.
Portland, Oregon
This theatre and its amazing marquee harken back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Moscow, Russia
An iconic Soviet statue of working-class people.
Derbent, Russia
An enormous Soviet aircraft, the only one of its kind, stands at the deserted shore of the Caspian Sea.
Villa Gesell, Argentina
"Di amigo y entra" at this Argentinian Middle Earth-inspired pub.
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Constructed in 1676, this stone memorial is believed to be the oldest veteran's memorial in the United States.
Norheimsund, Norway
A living museum working to keep the traditions of building and repairing handmade wooden boats, ropemaking, and blacksmithing alive.
Arlington, Virginia
In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.
Landshut, Germany
This impressive castle looms over small German town.
Bienno, Italy
A giant owl named Rocco oversees mythical woodland creatures along these charming mountain trails.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
A former coastal watch post has been turned into a bothy with unrivaled views of the sea and its inhabitants.
Tbilisi, Georgia
This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.
Mägipe, Estonia
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.
Riverview, Ireland
The remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary have survived multiple attempts at destruction, most recently in 1921.
London, England
An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.
Condado de Castilnovo, Spain
The history of this Moorish castle includes royals, a Mexican-Spanish association, and several attempts at lodging.