Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
Convento de la Santa Cruz (Convent of Santa Cruz)
This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.
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Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.
Qaqortoq, Greenland
In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.
Kanchipuram, India
An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years.
Thale, Germany
This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.
Tongren, China
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.
Santa Barbara, California
One incredible room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse is covered in wall-to-wall canvas murals.
Normanton, England
The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.
Salford, England
This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.
Brussels, Belgium
This charming, hidden guild museum holds some 700 years of crossbow history.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.
Galway, Ireland
After a traumatic encounter with a six-foot eel, one Galway baker started making a daily loaf of sourdough in its shape.
Stockholm, Sweden
Locals rallied to save this beloved mural after someone mistakenly attempted to cover it.
Älvsbyn V, Sweden
The concrete skeletons of an abandoned Swedish town hide among the trees.
Long Beach, California
These four islands right offshore have waterfalls, colorful lights, fancy buildings, and a secret purpose.
Florence, Alabama
This architectural triumph is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.
Brest, Belarus
A small museum in this border city displays the contraband art that has been stolen back from smugglers.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The shattered remnants of a meteor that struck Santa Fe more than a billion years ago.
Mexico
Local lore claims this rocky cape hides a lost Aztec treasure.
New Castle, Colorado
A coal fire has been burning underground here since 1896.
Brooklyn, New York
This recipe is set in stone.
Oulu, Finland
This lonely rock has been turned into a character loved and feared by children.
Leavenworth, Washington
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
Lympne, England
The ruins of a Roman fort lie in the shadows of an imposing medieval castle.