Lalitpur, Nepal
Patan Dhoka
A colorful gateway to a historic neighborhood.
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Lalitpur, Nepal
A colorful gateway to a historic neighborhood.
Bârsana, Romania
The most impressive example of contemporary Romanian architecture in wood
Kathmandu, Nepal
This legendary clock tower has dominated Kathmandu’s skyline since it was built in 1894.
Semey, Kazakhstan
The Russian author's writing desk remains inside the house where he spent part of his Siberian exile.
Ballineale, Ireland
These Neolithic burial mounds and a still-intact passage tomb may have solar calendar significance on the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Hargeisa, Somalia
An extensive audio-only collection of cultural heritage saved from a genocide.
Odate, Japan
Another statue of Japan's most famous dog stands in his hometown.
Tarragona, Spain
An elaborate Roman funerary monument dedicated to the family of Scipio.
Hirosaki, Japan
An atmospheric shrine of mountain worship that is home to a number of curious folk tales.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These storage facilities offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of Edinburgh's biggest museums.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.
New York, New York
A unique collection of figures perform down the facade of the Gene Frankel Theatre.
Mopti, Mali
Every year, people come together to cover this mud-brick mosque with a fresh layer of earth.
Penistone, England
This century-old, single-screen cinema still puts a 1937 Compton organ to good use.
North Bonneville, Washington
Boats and fish both find their way through this massive hydroelectric structure.
Birkenhead, England
The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.
Delta Junction, Alaska
An icy behemoth that towers over you with a blue ice cave in the winter and a roaring creek in the summer.
Québec City, Québec
A former church transformed into a public library.
Oirase, Japan
This replica of the Statue of Liberty is a quarter of the size of the real thing. It sits on the same latitude as the original, but on the other side of the world.
Vysoké Tatry, Slovakia
A serene memorial that honors the adventurous spirits of climbers who lost their lives in the High Tatras.
Madrid, Spain
This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.
Kyoto, Japan
A nondescript building is home to a one-room museum filled with an overwhelming array of art and objects.
Claremont, California
This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.
Turin, Italy
The mysterious “eyes of the Devil” dot a street in the occult center of Italy.