Turkmenistan
The Gates of Hell
A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.
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Turkmenistan
A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.
Burgos, Spain
For more than half a millennia, this automaton has rung an hourly bell.
Berrioplano, Spain
This huge abandoned fortress hidden inside a mountain holds a world of subterranean secrets.
Le Havre, France
Rainbow arches made of shipping containers grace the entrance to one of France's largest seaports.
Ormskirk, England
This classic red telephone box is now a community art installation celebrating local history.
Liverpool, England
A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.
Liverpool, England
Six neolithic sandstone boulders remaining from a dolmen.
Liverpool, England
What do we know about the real woman behind one of the Beatles' most famous songs?
Liverpool, England
The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.
Liverpool, England
The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.
Dalmally, Scotland
This mountain is one of the largest in Scotland but is better known for its hollow insides.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
Boston, Massachusetts
This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.
Montreal, Québec
Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.
Montreal, Québec
Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.
Montreal, Québec
Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.
Baltimore, Maryland
A museum dedicated to exhibiting remarkable outsider art.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An underground venue, buried for 200 years, now open as a unique whisky tasting venue.