Modhera, India
Modhera Sun Temple
An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.
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Modhera, India
An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.
Sea Lake, Australia
Victoria's largest salt lake is a favorite haunt for photographers and stargazers.
Cambridge, England
One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.
Toyoura, Japan
Inaccessible by foot, Japan's most secluded train station sits in the middle of nowhere.
Saint-Bernard, France
The second-largest natural arch in the Chartreuse Mountains.
Bratislava, Slovakia
The inverted pyramid design of this station stands out amid Bratislava's urban landscape.
East Somerton, England
A witch wreaks ruinous revenge on this ancient church with her "enchanted leg."
Oroville, California
A picturesque example of brute-force engineering conquering nature.
Zdenac, Croatia
A unique two-level bridge designed to honor a king.
Borrowdale, England
A 2,000-ton rock resting in a state of a delicate balance.
Obertraun, Austria
A breathtaking viewing platform over the Alps.
Phú Hòa, Vietnam
This unique formation is characterized by hexagonal basalt rocks stacked in unique formations.
Mgxotyeni, South Africa
A massive rock in the surf steeped in legends.
Kleitoria, Greece
This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.
Valaste, Estonia
This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
These trees are living witnesses to events that inspired poet Walt Whitman’s service during the American Civil War.
Tokyo, Japan
Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.
Milan, New Hampshire
This site was once the largest ski jump tower in the world.
Seattle, Washington
This sculpture forces visitors to confront their relationship with space.
Niigata, Japan
This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.
İzmir, Turkey
An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.
Falls Church, Virginia
These figures float and flutter in this fountain crafted by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.
Xian Shi, China
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.