Oradour-sur-Glane, France
Oradour
This French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to German atrocities during World War II.
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Oradour-sur-Glane, France
This French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to German atrocities during World War II.
La Rochelle, France
A massive base for the Nazis' most formidable weapon in the Atlantic.
Capbreton, France
Abandoned blockhouses from Nazi Germany's Atlantic Wall erode into the sea on a French beach.
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France
The largest underground church in Europe.
Shaki, Armenia
After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.
Alinja, Azerbaijan
In the foothills of the lesser Caucasus, a centuries-old fortress still stands.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
North Yorkshire, England
This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.
Waddamana, Australia
The decommissioned station is now a museum packed with antiquated hydroelectricity artifacts.
Brim, Australia
These giant grain silo portraits capture elements of rural life in Australia.
Darwin, Australia
World War II ended before these tunnels built to protect vital oil from Japanese bombs were ever used.
Mosman, Australia
The yawning remains of a complex naval fortress still haunt this Australian shore.
Sheffield, Australia
The once-dying town of Sheffield, Tasmania has reinvented itself as a village of painted wonders.
Leonora, Australia
This once-booming gold mining hub was basically abandoned overnight.
Purnululu, Australia
These Australian rock formations look like Martian beehives that have grown up out of the landscape.
Port Arthur, Australia
Relics of Australia's convict past, and a modern scene of unimaginable horror.
Bomarzo, Italy
A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Stepanakert, Azerbaijan
This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.
Newberry Springs, California
The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Tlalixtac de Cabrera, Mexico
Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.
Rome, Italy
Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?