Kyoto, Japan
Sagano Bamboo Forest
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
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Kyoto, Japan
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Gablenz, Germany
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Richland, Washington
Nuclear reactor created the plutonium used on Nagasaki.
Berlin, Germany
The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.
Orlando, Florida
Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Sant Just Desvern, Spain
An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.
Wasserauen, Switzerland
This 170-year-old Swiss guesthouse built into the side of a mountain is best accessed by a cable car.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
New Taipei City, Taiwan
A rare pod of derelict midcentury Futuro and Venturo houses lines a semi-abandoned beachfront resort outside Taipei.
Godalming, England
The hidden "ballroom" under a mansion lake was built by a criminal who ate a cyanide pill during his trial.
Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland
In northeastern Poland, the ruins of a massive granary overlook the Narew River.
Genga, Italy
This domed temple was built in a hidden cave mouth as a refuge for sinners seeking absolution.
Palmanova, Italy
A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.
Glasgow, Scotland
These ruins have been linked to a sherbet factory that exploded, but the story may be entirely fictional.
Bacoli, Italy
A tree that defies gravity grows in an ancient ruin.
Tongren, China
Two ancient Buddhist temples crown this dramatic rocky pinnacle.
Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.
Monterey, California
Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.
Buford, Wyoming
One of the smallest towns in the United States.
Rome, Italy
At the crypt of St. Mary of Eulogies and the Dead you are left alone to ponder mortality among piles of skulls.
Juan Fernández, Chile
Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.