Portugal
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça
The crumbling ruins of an abandoned 12th-century monastery.
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Portugal
The crumbling ruins of an abandoned 12th-century monastery.
London, England
Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.
Fallon, Nevada
Two craters, which probably erupted within the last 1,500 years and are now filled by alkaline lakes, represent Nevada's youngest known volcanic activity.
Milan, Italy
Invented in the mid-19th century, this machine could send copied images via telegraph lines.
Balook, Australia
Designed to provide fantastic views of the surrounding rainforest.
London, England
One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.
Kilmartin, Scotland
No other place in Scotland has such a high concentration of prehistoric carved stone surfaces.
Húsafell, Iceland
Pick up this rock and become an instant legend.
Moab, Utah
A crack flared at the base provides a pathway completely through a sandstone ridge near Moab.
Rookhope, England
This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.
Maseru, Lesotho
Not only does this shop sell mokorotlo, the traditional hat of Lesotho, the building is shaped like one.
Tonalá, Mexico
A tribute to the region's rich history of pottery art.
Carnlough, Northern Ireland
Amazing vistas await visitors to this stretch of coastline.
Berlin, Germany
Art installations, derelict railcars, and endangered grasshoppers all call this south Berlin park home.
Chimadi, Nepal
This hand-built lake system has become a haven for birds.
Kochi, Japan
At the "fishing boat shrine," an offering is said to help ward off fevers.
Ivoini, Comoros
This moss-covered, rocky outcropping looks like a mythical beast resting in the water.
Jonathans, Lesotho
Take a step into the Cretaceous Period with these preserved dinosaur tracks.
Lamoille, Nevada
Drive up a paved road into "Nevada's Yosemite" for exquisite views and mountain hiking in an alpine setting.
Jokela, Finland
This once-mighty brick factory is now a unique museum experience.
Tucson, Arizona
This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.
Verona, Italy
These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.
San Jose, California
Exquisite irises bloom every spring in this hillside garden.
Charolles, France
An interactive museum and restaurant devoted to a prestigious breed of cattle.