Lima, Peru
Pizarro's Tomb
Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Lima, Peru
Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
This factory made "health corsets" that were a step towards liberating women's bodies.
Rome, Italy
This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.
Santee, California
A Biblically-based Natural History Museum.
Derinkuyu, Turkey
The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.
Tokyo, Japan
This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.
Reus, Spain
Built between 1901 and 1908, this building is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Spain.
Chauvin, Louisiana
Installed as a beacon of hope for a hurricane-racked island, the statue had to be moved multiple times due to the eroding coast.
Randsburg, California
This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.
Durango, Mexico
A historic cemetery doubles as a museum containing hundreds of unique tombs sculpted by a single artist.
Batchelor, Australia
This mini version of the famous Bohemian castle was lovingly built by a Czech immigrant and mineworker.
Kochi, Japan
At the "fishing boat shrine," an offering is said to help ward off fevers.
Keswick, Australia
Dine aboard the historic Ghan train while retracing early explorers' journey through the Outback.
Castlemaine, Australia
An art gallery, studio, and shop that celebrates death.
Baltimore, Maryland
The childhood home of the Sultan of Swat is just a line drive away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore, Maryland
This bug-eyed water wheel uses the power of the Sun to clean up Baltimore Harbor.
Baltimore, Maryland
One of the oldest anatomical theaters in the U.S. still in use was once the site of an infamous cadaver riot.
Baltimore, Maryland
George Washington's dentures and Queen Victoria's dental instruments are in the nation’s official museum of the dental profession.
Baltimore, Maryland
Walk through the history of American pop culture.
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore's classic clock tower was once topped by a rotating, 20-ton medicine bottle.
Baltimore, Maryland
The design of this historic domed church was influenced by Thomas Jefferson and intended as a statement of religious freedom.
Baltimore, Maryland
One artist’s scheme to expand museum viewing hours into the evening led to the illumination of an entire city.
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore's first skyscraper may be home to the inspiration behind pulp fiction's most celebrated bird.
Temple Normanton, England
A unique 1980s designed church sits uncomfortably in its traditional Victorian churchyard.