Sisak, Croatia
Siscia in Situ
One of the major cities of Late Roman provinces, now in ruins of small scale.
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Sisak, Croatia
One of the major cities of Late Roman provinces, now in ruins of small scale.
Stockholm, Sweden
There's something in the air as history repeats itself at this museum dedicated to the Swedish pop band.
La Boulaye, France
The ruins of an abandoned cemetery are among the last remnants of the old village of La Boulaye before a wealthy landowner had it relocated.
La Chapelle-au-Mans, France
A 13th century fortified house built to defend the Duchy of Burgundy.
Burbank, California
Home to a massive collection curated by the Burbank Historical Society, this museum examines every aspect of life in the city known for aviation and the film industry.
Ciutadella, Spain
A remarkable prehistoric site featuring well-preserved Talayotic structures offers a glimpse into the ancient civilizations that once thrived on Menorca.
Phoenix, Arizona
Millions of years of erosion created the feature for which this rock formation is aptly named.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.
Baguio, Philippines
This market built by German prisoners of war is made of local stones.
Toyama, Japan
This abandoned park is home to hundreds of stone statues ranging from humans to mystical beings.
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Hidden among Rawalpindi’s modern buildings are the remains of dilapidated Hindu temples.
Hiroshima, Japan
This glass wall is gradually filling up with paper cranes, in honor of Hiroshima’s past and dedication to its future.
Kozłów, Poland
How did this desert wind up in the middle of a Polish forest?
Baguio, Philippines
A place where you can symbolically rid yourself of negative thoughts and attitudes.
Valletta, Malta
A World War II-era sign in Valletta is a reminder of when Malta was besieged so severely that food needed to be rationed.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.
Mexico City, Mexico
One of the oldest Christian churches still standing in the Americas, and almost certainly Mexico's oldest in continuous use.
Paris, France
This tower is one of the best-preserved (and least-visited) remnants of medieval Paris.
Beijing, China
First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.
Rovinj, Croatia
A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.
Nagoya, Japan
A replica of an ancient alien-like idol humorously represents spectacles in a corner of this shrine complex.
Porto, Portugal
The original version of Porto's most famous sandwich is just as good here as it was a century ago.
Wittenberge, Germany
This striking clock tower was once part of the Singer sewing machine factory.
Tres Piedras, New Mexico
It is intended to take one back to a stripped-down simplicity, to spend extended time both inside and out, and absorb the natural drama of the Upper Rio Grande Valley.