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The largest piece of the Berlin Wall in the Southern Hemisphere sits outside this German social club in a Canberra suburb.

This letter written by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986 won't be opened until 2085.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.

The world's northernmost flowers cling tenuously to life on desolate Kaffeklubben Island.

Site of the world's largest nuclear explosion.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

This Norwegian satellite station provides ground services to more satellites than any other facility in the world.

This abandoned mining village was predicted to resist decay longer than any other modern human settlement.

These abandoned huts still hold the remains of an early 20th century Australian researcher's work.

One of New Zealand’s few castles boasts beautiful gardens, grand architecture, and a history filled with family drama.

One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it.

This quiet island in the middle of a bustling city is actually a volcano dotted with Māori ruins.

Walk through abandoned anti-Russian military tunnels on this volcano at the head of Auckland Harbor.

One of the world's largest Tesla coils.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

Mounds of fine golden sand that can rise nearly 500 feet tall.

Stone mined from this quarry was used in many prominent structures around Melbourne.

This ancient rock shelter features cave art and is one of the most culturally important sites in the country.

One of the youngest volcanic eruption sites in Australia.

Direct access to a gold mine showing the boom and bust of Australia's Victorian gold rush.