Rome, Italy
Pyramid of Cestius
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
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Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Poggioreale, Italy
This entire town moved to a safe location after it was devastated by an earthquake, but the remains of the original town are still around.
Belpasso, Italy
The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.
Trinidad, Cuba
This subterranean disco dance club in a Cuban cave comes with bright lights and a dark legend.
San Lawrenz, Malta
Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.
Puno, Peru
On this tiny spot of land in the middle of Lake Titicaca the only ones who do the knitting are the men.
Ecuador
Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.
Nor Yungas, Bolivia
Death road of Bolivia.
Nazca, Peru
Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Nottingham, England
The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.
Slough, England
This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.
London, England
One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
Belize
A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Chaunrikharka, Nepal
Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.
Namche, Nepal
Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.