Places Edited by julianfkeller99

One of Europe's best-preserved maritime quarantine stations, where thousands of travelers were once isolated to stop deadly epidemics.

An example of early 20th century gender segregation

Discover this sandstone alcove, a geologic wonder in southern Utah, that continues to slowly shape shift.

Hilltop garden on the site of an old fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Perhaps the biggest draw to this mosque is its remote location and lack of tourists.

Where two rivers meet—but don’t mix.

This archaeological site features an early version of today’s refrigerators.

This 18th-century water provider for Aranjuez was refurbished in 2013 only to be neglected again.

Once a staging site for World War II munitions.

The last SR-71 ever constructed.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

A lawless town deep in Death Valley was famous for its riches and death rate turned YouTube famous.

This extensive collection covers thousands of years of Polish military history.

One of the largest artillery pieces in the world sits in a Washington D.C. parking lot.

A tower-like theater in the Swiss Alps built to withstand the high winds and avalanches of the mountain pass.

This stunning natural double arch, the largest in the Alps, went undiscovered until 2005.

One of the most accessible undersea plane wrecks in the world.

The historic tower houses of this nearly abandoned Greek town have been compared to the spikes on an iguana's back.

This cluster of little wooden huts once ground local farmers’ wheat into flour during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

A 11-foot former president stands on a Kosovo street that also bears his name.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

There is only one place in the world where the corners of four nations come together.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

This hotel is located on the edge of the world's largest salt flat and is made out of the only material around.