Portumna, Ireland
Irish Workhouse Centre
A well-preserved, 19th-century Irish workhouse recounts a grim time in the country’s history.
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Portumna, Ireland
A well-preserved, 19th-century Irish workhouse recounts a grim time in the country’s history.
Ichikawa, Japan
Just outside Tokyo, a 45-story-high observatory with a stunning view of Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji.
Tampa, Florida
Rescued, handpainted reproductions of iconic Francisco Goya paintings, now in a hotel.
Cambridge, Maryland
This Harriet Tubman mural went viral for kids interacting with it.
Eccles, England
Despite being 30 miles from the coast, this suburb is home to a lighthouse thanks to a permitting loophole.
La Palma, Spain
This century-old pharmacy is home to several striking mosaics depicting Catholic saints.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Visit the remains of a notorious Victorian-era correctional facility.
Enggor, Malaysia
The oldest railway bridge in Malaysia.
London, England
This blue plaque memorializes the first person to be murdered on a railway train.
Luxor, Egypt
The ancient village known as Set Maat, or the 'Place of Truth,' located on this site served as a hub for intellectual and artistic endeavors.
Rome, Italy
When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
A first-of-its-kind circular bridge for cyclists.
Mesquite, Nevada
A concrete arrow from a 1920s airmail navigation network.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City’s smallest church, designed as a miniature cathedral and visited mainly by robbers and prostitutes.
Port Townsend, Washington
Built in 1890, this is the last remaining wooden fire bell tower in the United States.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
A set of 13th and 14th century standardized bread measures.
Barcelona, Spain
A centuries-old bar once frequented by Picasso, Hemingway, and Dalí.
Barèges, France
The remains of an abandoned funicular railway that once ferried skiers and hikers to great heights in the Pyrenees.
Taipei, Taiwan
This hiking trail features an aging but endearing collection of folk miniatures depicting Taiwan’s landmarks.
London, England
For more than half a century, an enormous feline has watched over this London neighborhood.
Southampton, England
This bright ship once guided vessels towards the Port of Southampton.
Mesa, Arizona
This massive, ancient canal system was built using only sticks and stones.
Kamakura, Japan
Hike to a hidden medieval troglodyte necropolis.
New Baltimore, Michigan
A massive collection of vintage cars in an industrial-style building.