Leuven, Belgium
Museum voor Dierkunde
This 19th-century zoological collection has withstood the test of time.
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Leuven, Belgium
This 19th-century zoological collection has withstood the test of time.
Hastings, England
This seaside property, an example of Art Deco Streamline Moderne style, was designed to embody the curves of a great ship.
Amman, Jordan
Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.
Singapore
These secretive tunnels were once the site of a Royal Air Force fuel reserve depot.
Bristol, England
Perhaps the most obscure, simplistic Banksy installation found in Bristol or in the entire world.
Lund, Sweden
Could this controversial parietal bone be the remains of the famed French philosopher?
Syracuse, Italy
According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.
Olmedo, Spain
The best collection of Mudéjar building replicas gathered in a theme park in Olmedo.
Leuven, Belgium
A monumental toilet that is also host to rare plants.
Velha Goa, India
A mysterious burial crypt that was rediscovered inside a cathedral in Velha Goa.
Vela Luka, Croatia
This work of art is considered the world's longest mosaic.
Pune, India
Said to be the largest synagogue built in India.
Peldon, England
This ancient causeway can flood daily, leaving Mersea Island as a true island for hours at a time, and cutting its 7,000 residents off from the mainland.
Ossining, New York
At this site, two historic stone bridges spanning the Sing Sing Kill—one right on top of the other.
Istanbul, Turkey
Wash down heaping platters of meze with raki at one of the city's best taverns.
Istanbul, Turkey
This family-owned canteen has been selling goat milk ice cream since 1933.
Istanbul, Turkey
Come for the whole sides of slow-roasted lamb, stay for the regional Kurdish specialties.
Colmenar de Oreja, Spain
Dedicated to one of Spain’s most talented painters and also one of the least known.
Milan, Italy
Saint Borromeo often prayed in this austere crypt during the 16th century.
Istanbul, Turkey
Eat your way through history.
Istanbul, Turkey
Feast on the freshest of fish by the Bosphorus.
Denbigh, Wales
One person's collection from the era.
Zoetermeer, Netherlands
A multi-story, retro videogame time capsule in the Netherlands.
Summer Lake, Oregon
Stay in an old lookout cabin atop Oregon's spectacular Winter Ridge.