Uppsala, Sweden
Urdar's Well and Yggdrasil
Legend says this fabled well held part of a mythical Norse tree.
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Uppsala, Sweden
Legend says this fabled well held part of a mythical Norse tree.
Maricopa, California
Remnants of the United States's largest accidental oil spill still mar a California valley.
Plaisance Ward, Seychelles
In the middle of a busy residential neighborhood, a small roofless church being reclaimed by nature.
Powell, Wyoming
An unusual geological feature towers over the remains of a dark episode in United States history.
Glasgow, Scotland
This ancient holy well is older than much of the city that surrounds it.
Oss, Netherlands
One of the largest burial mounds in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Eydhafushi, Maldives
The world's seventh-largest coral reef contains an incredible amount of biodiversity.
Turangi, New Zealand
Come for the bait, stay for the brioche.
Elizabeth Bay, Namibia
The ruins of this mining boom town stand like skeletal reminders of the settlement's dark history.
Stockholm, Sweden
The three colorful women depict characters from a beloved children's story.
Leek, England
A face-like natural rock formation so well known, a pub was named in its honor.
Rosala, Finland
The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries was also the site of a bloody World War II battle.
Glasgow, Scotland
An angelic, yet demonic-looking figurine presides over one of Glasgow's most ancient streets.
Växjö, Sweden
The dome-shaped reservoir of this old water tower produces unique acoustic effects.
Taihape, New Zealand
Taihape's claim to fame is a fictional Kiwi farmer wearing gumboots.
Nazca, Peru
These overlooked ruins give an intimate look at the Inca Empire's urban planning prowess.
Fovant, England
Soldiers carved these regimental badges into the chalk hills in remembrance of those who died in World War I.
Portola, California
A unique museum where guests can rent and operate a locomotive.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
A former coastal watch post has been turned into a bothy with unrivaled views of the sea and its inhabitants.
Isle La Motte, Vermont
Journey through various trails to discover a land before time along the Chazy Fossil Reef.
Windhoek, Namibia
Welded sphere dropped from space.
Blaenau Gwent, Wales
A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.
Namibia
Known as "The People's Park," this verdant oasis is home to elephants and villagers alike.
Willcox, Arizona
This fireplace-turned-monument pays tribute to the assassinated U.S. president.