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A former fortified tower now houses a collection of classic communications equipment.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.

This small, rural pioneer cemetery is full of interesting grave markers.

An engineering error ensured this cavernous 350-foot-long subterranean thoroughfare was never used as intended.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.

Known as the site of 'El Dorado,' this mysterious lake is rumored to hold gold beneath its waters.

Ask nicely, and stewards of a centuries-old charitable tradition will give you free bread and beer.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.

This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.

When Azorean green tea meets volcanic hot springs water, a luminous brew is born.

A harrowing sculpture commemorates the four people shot down during the workers strike of 1842.

A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.

A solitary lighthouse in Spain was an inspiration to the great Jules Verne.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.