Paris, France
Bibliothèque nationale de France (National Library of France)
This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.
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Paris, France
This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.
England
Once thought to be the mysterious work of a witchy prophetess, a well with unusual properties turns objects into "stone".
East Sussex, England
England's most notorious suicide spot.
Saint Blazey, England
The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.
Amiens, France
Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.
Paris, France
Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.
Paris, France
Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.
Paris, France
Statue of death tucked in the University of Medicine courtyard.
Paris, France
A museum on the history of Paris, including a set of Napoleon's toiletries, Proust's room, and relics of the Revolution.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Iceland
Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
London, England
The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.
London, England
This South London cemetery holds the remains of more than 15,000 people.
Dowth, Ireland
The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
Paris, France
The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.
Paris, France
Weird wax anatomical models reside here, as do other anatomical specimens.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Paris, France
France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.