Sluis, Netherlands
Belfort Sluis
This bell tower is the only one of its kind in the Netherlands and was a symbol of prestige.
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Sluis, Netherlands
This bell tower is the only one of its kind in the Netherlands and was a symbol of prestige.
Ventspils, Latvia
The Latvian city of Ventspils is filled with dozens of cow statues showcasing unique themes.
Saint-Julien-des-Points, France
Cloistered comestibles are served with style at this French Orthodox monastery.
Assisi, Italy
What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A serene but haunting memorial to protective wetland lost, the absence of which directly damaged the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.
Pidhirtsi, Ukraine
One of the most valuable palace-garden complexes in the eastern borderlands—and one of the most haunted.
Launceston, Australia
A small troop of Japanese macaques live peacefully in the heart of this Tasmanian city.
Stockholm, Sweden
The center of Stockholm can be found along this quiet street.
Mainz, Germany
A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.
The Hague, Netherlands
The location of the world's first telescope demonstration.
San Francisco, California
This antique shop specializes in the history of print and design.
Tallinn, Estonia
This set of concrete chambers resonates according to different notes of octaves.
San Rafael, Mexico
This former hotel and casino was part of a paper mill operation that was one of Mexico's largest employers.
Sylva, North Carolina
Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.
New York, New York
The façade of this building looks like a bingo board, but it's really a giant clock by a famed graphic designer.
Sitges, Spain
Abandoned waterpark turned counter-culture mecca.
Madrid, Spain
Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.
Tapiraí, Brazil
This unique bird reserve sits within an important fragment of Brazil's Atlantic rainforest.
Modhera, India
An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.
Barrenta, Portugal
The walls of this small village have been turned into a living street art gallery.
Minnetrista, Minnesota
Sculpture garden and miniature golf course blend together in the oversized backyard of a Minnesota sculptor.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.
San Francisco Mazapa, Mexico
Cool down and fill up after visiting Teotihuacán at this bar and restaurant in a deep, underground cave.
Niigata, Japan
This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.