Niagara Falls, New York
The Turtle (Native American Center for the Living Arts)
One of “America’s Most Endangered Historic Places” is a building shaped like a giant turtle.
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Niagara Falls, New York
One of “America’s Most Endangered Historic Places” is a building shaped like a giant turtle.
Aschaffenburg, Germany
The world’s largest collection of cork models of ancient Roman buildings, made by a court baker and his son.
Copenhagen, Denmark
A towering sculpture, likened to an adult toy, sparked local and national debate.
Tambon Dong Lakhon, Thailand
Get lost in the fantasy underworld of Thai serpents where wishes are granted
Mohnton, Pennsylvania
A unique tombstone, lovingly made by the author’s son, honors his literary talents.
Zemo Nichbisi, Georgia
Towering metal swords commemorate a 12th-century victory.
Berlin, Germany
An intersection between architecture, industrial construction, machine, and scientific instrument.
Kodaikanal, India
The forest hums softly, like it’s alive and listening, outside the “Devil’s Kitchen.”
Yamanochi, Japan
Nine healing baths available only to those who stay in this quaint town, said to have inspired 'Spirited Away.'
Namur, Belgium
This unfinished sculpture, once loathed by locals, ultimately earned their affection.
Leuven, Belgium
A chapel quietly preserves the remains of Father Damien, who devoted his life to caring for leprosy patients.
Zhongpu Township, Taiwan
A shrine for a once-beloved historic figure, whose mythology has been discredited.
Cartago, Costa Rica
Lankaster is a research and conservation center specializing in orchids and tropical plants, located near the city of Cartago.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
A fort of historic failures where the island's colonial powers first collided.
Vence, France
Henri Matisse's final masterpiece.
Hong Kong
This ancient Han dynasty-era tomb is Hong Kong's oldest known structure.
Dljin, Serbia
A cave-turned-memorial church marking the site where civilians were killed during an 1814 uprising.
Aarhus, Denmark
A giant pair of rose-tinted sunglasses offers an illuminated view of Aarhus Bay.
Nexø, Denmark
The childhood home of the author of Pelle the Conqueror.
Rydal, England
Thought to be Britain’s earliest purpose-built viewing station, this small hut frames a magical waterfall.
Annfield Plain, England
A striking testament to the industrial past.
Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The secret centuries-old German cemetery in the heart of the Vatican.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This 15th century church is where the Pilgrims spent their last night in the Netherlands before setting sail for America.
Berlin, Germany
Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.