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This picturesque medieval monastery guards a small trove of historic treasures.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.

Four-story slides send people whizzing through the math department at this Munich university.

Now abandoned, the world's first torpedo factory is crumbling into the sea.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

This 1,400-year-old abbey was once a powerhouse for music and intellectualism known across Normandy.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

Monumental sculptures guard many of the graves, transforming this necropolis into an open-air fine art museum.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

A mysterious bridge over a sunken Roman road.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

The abandoned military base looks like a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

This is what trains will look like after the zombie apocalypse.

The wing of this deserted Boeing 737 almost touches the Dunkin' Donuts next door.

Someone left a Boeing 737 in a field in southern Bali.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.