Prague, Czechia
Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse
A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hans Brinker Budget Hotel
Debatably clever, or just plain honest hotel advertised as "The Worst Hotel in the World."
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Erotic Museum
An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.
San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador
Middle of the World
An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.
Segovia, Spain
Segovia Aqueduct
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'
Riomaggiore, Italy
Via dell’Amore
A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.
Klamath, California
Trees of Mystery
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Millers Point, Australia
Sydney Observatory
This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mill City Museum and site of "The Great Mill Disaster"
When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.
Ercolano, Italy
Herculaneum
Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.
Ronda, Spain
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Realmonte, Italy
Scala dei Turchi
"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.
Chicago, Illinois
The World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893
What's left of the ruins of the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, or World's Fair, also known as the White City.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca
The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
Puno, Peru
The Uros People of Lake Titicaca
The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.
Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Morro Bay, California
Morro Rock
A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.
Mohorte, Spain
Las Torcas de Palancares
Walls of stone rise up from sinkholes caused by underwater erosion.
Berlin, Germany
Vestiges of the Berlin Wall
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Bryce, Utah
Bryce Canyon
Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."
Cape Otway, Australia
Frederick Valentich Memorial Plaque
A plaque at the lighthouse where Frederick Valentich made his last radio contact before he vanished without a trace.
Amesbury, England
Stonehenge
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Winnetka, Illinois
The 'Home Alone' House
Recognized the world over as the home of the McCallisters in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."
