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A floundering Polish shipyard was once the soul of the Solidarity movement that capsized communism.

A relic of Poland's shipbuilding past, reborn as a sky-high lookout.

This antique thermometer honors the creator of the first universal temperature scale.

The site of the first battle of World War II.

This imposing 20th-century castle was abandoned before it was ever completed.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

This parody of ecclesiastical cloisters features famous figures from the 20th century.

A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.

This volcanic crater lake is renowned for its perfectly round shape, stunning blue-green waters, and unique geological properties.

Come to this Polish museum to take a good, clean look at filth.

This symbol of Polish heritage survived the occupation during World War II, hidden in plain sight.

An abandoned Nazi explosives plant founded by the inventor of dynamite is now an underground museum.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.