Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Quiraing
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
London, England
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
Port Erin, Isle of Man
A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.
Laxey, Isle of Man
World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.
Rushen, Isle of Man
This concrete memorial commemorates a group of brave locals who saved the crew and passengers of a wrecked ship.
Ballasalla, Isle of Man
Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.
Sleepy Hollow, New York
The real-life site of Ichabod Crane's infamous gourd attack.
Friday Harbor, Washington
This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.
Rosario Beach, Washington
This statue and its surrounding plaques tells the story of Ko-kwal-alwoot and the kinship between the Samish people and the sea.
Monroe, Washington
The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.
Granite Falls, Washington
Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in July 2015.
Gold Bar, Washington
A 14-foot-tall Bigfoot statue stands guard over this café and filming location.
Bogotá, Colombia
This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.
Bogotá, Colombia
Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.
Bogotá, Colombia
A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.