Hakone, Japan
Moto-Hakone Stone Buddhas
A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.
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Hakone, Japan
A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Grand architectural relics gain a new life in this Pennsylvania warehouse.
San Marino, San Marino
Where members of the Crossbow Corps of San Marino demonstrate their skills.
Utrecht, Netherlands
How one woman gave orphaned sculptures a new home in the city of Utrecht.
Lainate, Italy
This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.
Tokyo, Japan
A museum housed in a stunning Rockefeller-funded medical institute building from the 1930s.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Inside a Scottish castle hangs the tattered remains of a flag with murky origins and supposed magic powers.
Lido, Italy
An intricate ceramic tile facade adorns this five-star hotel.
Cisco, Texas
Hike the ruins of a zoo that was shut down by an unsolved murder.
Shima, Japan
This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.
Seelisberg, Switzerland
This scenic spot is known as the birthplace of Switzerland.
Zsámbék, Hungary
The remains of a 13th-century Romanesque church lie abandoned on a hillside.
Sorø, Denmark
A small artistic "graveyard" where clichéd expressions have been buried.
Pinedale, Wyoming
This rural museum highlights Wyoming's era of trapping and fur trades, and hosts the annual Green River Rendezvous in July.
Ligao, Philippines
This "hill without a hilltop" has become a famous public pilgrimage site during Holy Week.
Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Named for a prominent scout and explorer, this Wyoming state park encompasses a replica of an 1840s trading post, a 19th-century Army outpost, and early 20th-century automobile lodgings.
Gérouville, Belgium
A 600-year-old elm tree with a built-in seat and thatched roof.
London, England
A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.
Klåveröd, Sweden
This cave at the base of an unusually shaped cliff is said to be inhabited by a mythical forest enchantres from Scandinavian folklore.
Romano di Lombardia, Italy
Hundreds of plague victims were buried beneath this small, rural church.
Guanajuato, Mexico
Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales
The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
A rare underwater observatory in the Caribbean that provides breathtaking views of vibrantly colored aquatic life.
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
A tiny 1857 chapel sits on top of a secluded, forested hill.