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An impressive century-old, to-scale topographical map of Guatemala.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

A vast necropolis where you'll find the elaborate mausoleums of Argentinian tango stars.

The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

An unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

A small part of Russia that does not touch any other part of Russia.

An unexpectedly extraterrestrial room in a former Victorian resort club.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

This mysterious underground cave in Shropshire dates back to the 18th or 19th century.

Some of the ancient-looking huts among these strange rock formations aren't ancient at all, but built as part of a movie set.

An unfinished complex built for children from around the world sits abandoned on the Black Sea coastline.

One of the world's tallest waterfalls wasn't revealed to the world at large until 2006.

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

Just another ancient, mysterious Irish stone circle.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

Come to this Polish museum to take a good, clean look at filth.