Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
Spitzhäuschen
This 600-year-old home seems to defy physics.
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Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
This 600-year-old home seems to defy physics.
Hamburg, Germany
Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.
Berlin, Germany
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Paris, France
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Metz, France
A neo-gothic statue modeled on German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II, which had its distinctive mustache shaved off by Nazis in World War II.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Zagreb, Croatia
A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.
Liège, Belgium
This Belgian observatory bears a striking resemblance to Futurama's Planet Express building.
Liège, Belgium
A marble Lucifer hides behind the pulpit of this Gothic cathedral.
Brussels, Belgium
This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."
Vienna, Austria
Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.
Paju, South Korea
The place nearest Seoul where it’s easy to get a good look at North Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
This ancient Corinthian helmet is South Korea’s only national treasure of Western origin.
Seoul, South Korea
A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.
Tokyo, Japan
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Changsha, China
The man who is mainly remembered for a chicken dish he had nothing to do with is buried under a large concrete dome.
Guangzhou, China
A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.
Tacoma, Washington
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.
Victoria, British Columbia
A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
Seattle, Washington
A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.