Al-Shikhan, Iraq
Aqueduct of Jerwan
The surviving pieces of an ancient aqueduct that may have fed into the lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
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Al-Shikhan, Iraq
The surviving pieces of an ancient aqueduct that may have fed into the lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Hillah, Iraq
Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.
Inari, Finland
A beautiful Arctic museum and nature center preserves the culture of the Sámi people.
Inari, Finland
This disused church, left to the elements of the Arctic Circle's forests is open for exploration.
Saint-Pierre, France
These colorful French islands spent a stint bootlegging booze during American Prohibition.
Athenry, Ireland
Ruins battered by centuries of war and disaster offer a wondrous glimpse of medieval Ireland.
Dublin, Ireland
Some of the saint's blood and bones are said to reside in Dublin.
New York, New York
Though its celestial ceiling is impressive, the true star is the vast collection of French books.
New York, New York
Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cat art as far as the eye can see.
Madeira Beach, Florida
Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.
New York, New York
Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.
New York, New York
A miniature rainforest is growing inside of a Midtown Manhattan office building.
Capannori, Italy
This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.
Thimphu, Bhutan
Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.
Chester, England
A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.
Namibia
The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.
Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
Vienna, Austria
Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.
Daniel Campos, Bolivia
A seemingly endless landscape of pure salt stretches far across Bolivia.
Klevan, Ukraine
This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.
Silkeborg, Denmark
Iron Age "bog person" preserved for over 2,300 years.
Bern, Switzerland
A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.
Delices, Dominica
This mountaintop lake bubbles and steams in a perpetual boil, thanks to its direct link to the Earth's interior.