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Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

A mecca for India's Jains.

The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.

Glasgow’s piece of the patron saint of love.

Early Medieval stones sit on display at the beautiful Govan Old Church in Glasgow.

A fernery hidden by neglect is uncovered, and an ancient specimen along with it.

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

An invitation-only museum of items natural and bizarre, arcane and exotic.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.

An underground mansion with fruit-bearing trees and grapes growing beneath the surface of central California.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

Inside an old airplane hangar, friends and strangers alike play on a massive trampoline.