Zagreb, Croatia
Zrinjevac Meteorological Column
This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.
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Zagreb, Croatia
This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.
Arlington, Virginia
This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."
Arlington, Virginia
This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.
Arlington, Virginia
Though his role as the inventor of baseball may be up for debate, fans still festoon Doubleday's grave with baseballs.
Arlington, Virginia
An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Charleston, South Carolina
A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.
Charleston, South Carolina
South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.
Charleston, South Carolina
The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.
Charleston, South Carolina
This small memorial is almost as well concealed as Smalls himself was on the night he sailed to freedom.
Charleston, South Carolina
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
Groton, Connecticut
This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
San Diego, California
An inconspicuous footbridge beloved by San Diego locals.
Toronto, Ontario
The Victorian-era greenhouse is stuffed with tropical plants, and open 365 days a year.
Toronto, Ontario
Known as "Toronto's Flatiron."
Toronto, Ontario
One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.
Toronto, Ontario
A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.
Harderwijk, Netherlands
While most bridges allow roads to pass over water, this one allows water to pass over a road.
Hilversum, Netherlands
The world's longest wildlife overpass provides Hilversum's critters with a safe alternative to trying their luck on the roadway.
Woudenberg, Netherlands
A grassy pyramid named after a French battle.
Soest, Netherlands
This large sand dune in the Netherlands is home to wind-whipped trees with "floating" roots.
Amersfoort, Netherlands
This gigantic monument hidden in the woods was built to thank the Dutch for sheltering Belgian refugees during World War I.
Amersfoort, Netherlands
The gargoyles and grotesques of the 21st century are here—22 emoji built into a new building in the Netherlands.