North Bend, Washington
Twede's Cafe
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
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North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Växjö, Sweden
The dome-shaped reservoir of this old water tower produces unique acoustic effects.
Naantali, Finland
A replica of the home of a famous fictional troll family.
Gammelstad, Sweden
A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.
Haninge C, Sweden
This secret facility trained seals for the Swedish navy during the Second World War.
Nordingrå, Sweden
Stockholm's famed ghost train is now on display at an art park in northern Sweden.
Sveg, Sweden
This massive Trojan ursine was built to be a new tourist symbol for a small Swedish town.
Sala, Sweden
This luxury hotel suite is located deep in the bowels of an old mine.
Rättvik, Sweden
The unique design of this former quarry provides ideal acoustics for concerts.
Säter, Sweden
A museum dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment featuring a gallery of art made by patients.
Avesta, Sweden
The world's biggest version of the popular Swedish souvenir.
Brussels, Belgium
A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.
Brussels, Belgium
When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
Tanumshede, Sweden
The rock carving that became an internet meme.
Stockholm, Sweden
Hidden in plain sight, Sweden's official ordnance datum is now abandoned.
Visby, Sweden
Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.
Borgholm, Sweden
Crooked windswept pines give this old forest an enchanted and magical look.
Borgholm N, Sweden
An otherworldly, fossil-rich cobble beach holds Viking graves, cairns, and other remains.
Nice, France
This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.
Nice, France
This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.
Monaco
Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.