Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bell Island Mine Museum
This former iron ore mine comes alive with fascinating stories of its history.
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Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
This former iron ore mine comes alive with fascinating stories of its history.
Belleville, Wisconsin
Every winter, the wind carves blocks of frozen water into beautiful abstract shapes inside this unusually curved tunnel.
Springfield, Illinois
The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.
Kawazu, Japan
Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.
Caesarea, Israel
An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Detroit, Michigan
The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.
Drogheda, Ireland
The severed head of a 17th-century Irish martyr lies within an intricate golden shrine.
Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia
The 700-year-old fortress was the site of Count Orlok's castle in "Nosferatu."
Longyearbyen, Norway
In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.
Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
This mix of Islamic art, vintage vehicles, weaponry, architecture, and history is an ode to eclecticism.
Pozzuoli, Italy
Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.
Bamberg, Germany
A beautiful collection of taxidermy birds and rare pomological wax models.
Wilmington, Delaware
A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.
Lewes, Delaware
A wrecked ship dating back to the American Revolution was only recently discovered off the Delaware coast.
Moncton, New Brunswick
A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply.
Lisbon, Portugal
This oddly shaped church resembles a rocket.
Santo Amaro, Portugal
This Portuguese bullring is built right into the caldera of an island volcano.
Tomar, Portugal
Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.
Ponta do Pargo, Portugal
Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.
Penela da Beira, Portugal
An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.
Coimbra, Portugal
The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.
Pico, Portugal
As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.
Portugal
A chunk of the "true cross" is held in this small Portuguese church where modern day exorcisms are said to be common place.
Lisbon, Portugal
An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.