Ottawa, Ontario
'Maman'
Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.
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Ottawa, Ontario
Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.
London, England
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
Bletchley, England
Museum celebrating the history of computers, especially their role in codebreaking.
Paris, France
A curious collection of locks and keys.
Oakland, California
A creepy steel gremlin has protected the Bay Bridge since 1989.
Berkeley, California
Travelers exchange letters with woodland creatures at this mini post office.
Berkeley, California
An amazing collection of fantastic reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.
Berkeley, California
The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.
Shoreham, Australia
Australia's largest traditional hedge maze features a Great Gnome Hunt.
East Molesey, England
England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.
Castlewellan, Northern Ireland
A peace symbol in Northern Ireland is among the world's largest hedge mazes.
Barcelona, Spain
This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.
Burnley, England
A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.
Kazan, Russia
This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.
Barbâtre, France
This submersible road connecting a French island to the mainland is lined with safety towers for when the tide strands travelers.
Utrecht, Netherlands
This Netherlands museum holds a gloriously mechanical collection of ornate musical automata.
Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Paris, France
Abandoned railway line circling the city of Paris.
Zakinthos, Greece
Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.
Prague, Czechia
Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.
Shiraz, Iran
Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
Blackpool, England
This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.