Vilnius, Lithuania
Palace of Concerts and Sports
An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.
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Vilnius, Lithuania
An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.
Bangkok, Thailand
This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.
Butte, Montana
High in the Rockies the third largest statue in the U.S. opens her welcoming arms, and lights up the night sky.
Butte, Montana
New fungal and bacterial species call this deadly lake home.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This innocuous New Mexico storefront was once the secret jump-off spot for Manhattan Project scientists.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.
Washington, D.C.
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Washington, D.C.
This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.
Vilnius, Lithuania
This former KGB building is now a museum memorializing the people who suffered during the Soviet regime.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Washington, D.C.
Through the decades, Black music stars have performed at this historic hub for music and the arts.
Washington, D.C.
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Haarlem, Netherlands
This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.
Bangkok, Thailand
A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.
Mombasa, Kenya
This colonial fort is an intriguing example of Renaissance military architecture.
Malindi, Kenya
Abandoned city hidden from the world by tropical forest and isolation on the coast of Kenya.