Aristes, Pennsylvania
Centralia
A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.
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New Castle, Colorado
Vulcan Mine
A coal fire has been burning underground here since 1896.
New York, New York
Abandoned 18th Street Subway Station
This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.
New York, New York
The Forgotten Entrance to Clinton Hall
Hidden in one of New York's oldest subway stations is the final remnant of the site of the bizarre Shakespeare Riots.
New York, New York
Keith Haring’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Bathroom Mural
A masterpiece of LGBT art has been restored in what may now be the most valuable restroom in America.
Gildeskål, Norway
Uredd Rest Area (Ureddplassen)
Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.
Permanently Closed
Cavaillon, France
Maison Prévôt
From the dishes to the art, this Michelin-starred restaurant orbits around one beloved French melon.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Evel Pie
“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.
Marousi, Greece
Athens Olympic Sports Complex
What once sat in the world’s spotlight is today a largely disused ghost complex.
Washington, D.C.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
A lovely aquatic park built by a one-armed Civil War veteran who made a fortune from lotuses.
La Palma, Spain
The Black Beaches of La Palma
Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.
Auckland, New Zealand
Maungawhau (Mount Eden)
The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.
L'Aquila, Italy
Fountain of 99 Spouts
A medieval fountain lined with 99 unique stone faces whose origins and meaning remain unknown.
Treviso, Italy
Fontana delle Tette
Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.
Venice, Italy
Tomb of Antonio Canova
A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.
Rome, Italy
Parco degli Acquedotti
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
San Martino della Battaglia, Italy
Ossario di San Martino
The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel.
Vaglia, Italy
The Colossus of Villa Demidoff
Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.
Crestone, Colorado
Crestone Ziggurat
Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.
Glasgow, Scotland
The Lighthouse
Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.
Des Moines, New Mexico
Capulin Volcano
This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.
Leixlip, Ireland
The Wonderful Barn
A corkscrew-shaped barn in Ireland.
Venice, Italy
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.
Dowth, Ireland
Newgrange
The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
