Glasgow, Scotland
'The Gorbals Boys'
A sculpture that commemorates an iconic photo of urban Scotland's past.
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Tokyo, Japan
Heiwa no Chikai (Oath of Peace)
A statue meant to celebrate peace has also been interpreted as a mother taking away her son's internet privileges.
Tokyo, Japan
'Coicorin'
Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.
Leiden, Netherlands
'Bagage'
A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.
Lincoln, England
High Bridge
The oldest of the three remaining bridges in England with buildings on top of them.
Istanbul, Turkey
Nakilbent Cistern
A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.
Retford, England
1960s Hyperbolic Paraboloid Gas Station Canopy
One of the earliest large-scale "hyper" roofs in the U.K. is now a derelict roadside attraction.
Permanently Closed
Madrid, Spain
The Giant of Extremadura
The lengthy skeleton of one of the tallest Spaniards of all time is on display in Madrid.
Cleethorpes, England
Cleethorpes Air Raid Shelter
The first privately owned air raid shelter in Britain, built after a horrifying night of Zeppelin bombings.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Electric Ladyland: The Museum of Fluorescent Art
The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.
Basel, Switzerland
'Eine gefahrliche Uberfahrt' ('A Dangerous Crossing')
Along the Rhine, about a mile from the historic Munster, learn the heartrending story of two lovers torn asunder, cast into unknown layers of time and space.
Elterwater, England
Merzbarn
The sculptural remains of the last home of a legendary Dada artist.
London, England
Tea Building
A building that survived WWII, possibly on the virtue of its name alone.
England
Huddersfield Narrow Canal Pylon
The only electricity pylon under whose legs you can go by boat.
