Maldon, England
The Bronze Relief of Edward Bright
Known as the "Fat Man of Maldon," Bright was a larger-than-life figure.
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Maldon, England
Known as the "Fat Man of Maldon," Bright was a larger-than-life figure.
Hermitage, Scotland
This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Take a stroll through the hellish grotesques of Hieronymus Bosch in this elaborate Netherlands church.
Flateyri, Iceland
The oldest bookstore in Iceland.
Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain
A surrealist labyrinth and museum of contemporary sculptures.
Kisapáti, Hungary
Take a hike to this unique rock formation formed by lava flows.
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
The final resting place of the man who played the Invisible Man.
Laconia, New Hampshire
The largest arcade museum in the world chronicles the golden age of video games which ended promptly in 1987.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Whistler, British Columbia
Home inspired by the crystal rock formation of the Emerald Estates.
Bagheria, Italy
A collection of grotesques lines the walls of this Italian villa.
Cefalù, Italy
A medieval wash house where people washed clothes in a river allegedly formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.
Brevard, North Carolina
This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.
Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Italy
This lesser-known leaning tower is all that remains of the medieval castle of Vernazzano.
Pacentro, Italy
In Majella National Park, these stone dwellings harken back to the region's pastoral history.
Komaki, Japan
The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.
Karlshamn N, Sweden
A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.
Taxco, Mexico
A skeleton without arms watches over the side door of one of the most beautiful baroque temples in Mexico.
Langkawi, Malaysia
This statue of an eagle taking flight welcomes visitors to Langkawi.
Diqing Zangzuzizhizhou, China
One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.
Otsuki, Japan
According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.
Helsinki, Finland
This building featuring Brutalist architecture has a rich media production history.
Hiroshima, Japan
An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.
Mexico City, Mexico
Located in a veterinary school, this macabre exhibit displays the effects of animal diseases.