Santa Caterina, Italy
Cristo Redentore (Christ the Redeemer)
The tallest statue in Italy is also one of the world's tallest statues of Jesus.
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Santa Caterina, Italy
The tallest statue in Italy is also one of the world's tallest statues of Jesus.
Anderby Creek, England
The world’s first dedicated cloud observation platform.
Jarash, Jordan
The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.
Staten Island, New York
In the middle of suburban Staten Island, a nearly 150-year-old bakery is preserving the art of a disappearing New York treat.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.
Portland, Oregon
Forever immortalized in concrete, this Simpsons etching was crafted by show creator Matt Groening.
Cherry Valley, California
A museum dedicated to the decorative arts from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Copacabana, Bolivia
An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Rome, Italy
This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.
Qaqortoq, Greenland
In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.
Vienna, Austria
An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.
Rome, Italy
This hidden alley near the location of Rome's first theater was the site of a curious miracle.
Bronx, New York
This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.
Normanton, England
The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.
East Molesey, England
In 2013, historians discovered a hidden room devoted to the art of making royals' hot chocolate.
Oxford, England
Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.
Salford, England
This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.
Harderwijk, Netherlands
While most bridges allow roads to pass over water, this one allows water to pass over a road.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.
Vienna, Austria
This grand manse has been transformed into a museum devoted to one of the founders of Fantastic Realism.
Puebla, Mexico
The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
A wooden theatre that remains the heart of a charming Victorian-era New Jersey enclave.
São Paulo, Brazil
This intriguing museum chronicles the history and impact of immigration in Brazil.