Places Edited by linkogecko

This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.

An untouched lava tube accessible to the adventurers.

A statue commemorating the island's tradition of dancing dwarves in Napoleon hats.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Two of the few remaining life-sized Greek bronzes were submerged in the sea for over 2,000 years.

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.

An uninhabited village that preserves and documents rural architecture and an endangered way of life.

This sculpture was made in 1973 for the city's 300th-anniversary celebrations and was largely considered an eyesore at the time.

This lesser-known Frank Gehry building houses a treasure trove of cinema history.

The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.

In Lago Superiore, the largest expanse of lotus flowers outside of Asia is hard to miss.

The remains of the last Gonzaga villa, a luxurious palace built in spite of an economic crisis.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.

Georgia’s answer to Easter Island immortalizes the nation’s great poets, artists, and leaders in stone glory.

In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.

This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.

Located in the middle of public park, this cave built in the early 19th century houses an ancient stone sarcophagus.

There are ongoing efforts to preserve this village, the best known work of Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.

This kiln was erected to produce charcoal for gas producer units during World War II.

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

This underwater sculpture park is the basis for a manmade coral reef.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.