Xian Shi, China
Xi'an City Walls
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.
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Xian Shi, China
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.
Malvern, Pennsylvania
The home and studio of a visionary woodworker now stands as a museum and example of his artistic genius.
Santa Barbara, California
This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa.
kłodzki, Poland
Naturally formed rock city in Poland.
Jelonki, Poland
Boats must transform into railroad cars to navigate this Polish canal.
Lake Wales, Florida
Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.
Vancouver, British Columbia
At just six feet two inches deep, it is said by Guiness and Ripley to be the world’s narrowest freestanding office building.
Toronto, Ontario
This "Palace of Purification" has made many film appearances as a dark and sinister headquarters.
Iwakuni, Japan
One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.
Toyoura, Japan
Inaccessible by foot, Japan's most secluded train station sits in the middle of nowhere.
West Sacramento, California
I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.
Sacramento, California
Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.
Odesa, Ukraine
The largest catacomb system in the world.
Gadmen, Switzerland
This amazing pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps would give Indiana Jones nightmares.
Jodhpur, India
Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.
Derawar, Pakistan
Massive fortress bastions in the desert of Cholistan.
Hussaini, Pakistan
Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.
Chittorgarh, India
A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.
Rajsamand, India
The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.
Binz, Germany
Hitler's bleak vision of relaxation still stands as a mostly abandoned 10,000-room resort complex.
Yoro, Japan
Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.
Huangshan, China
This short pedestrian span is also known as the "Fairy Walking Bridge" because it looks almost magical.
Chongqing, China
Not one, not two, but three natural bridges remain in this captivating spot post-sinkhole.
Tongren, China
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.