Effingham, Illinois
America's Largest Cross
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
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Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Hamburg, Germany
Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.
Hamburg, Germany
Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.
New York, New York
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
Riga, Latvia
3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.
Stockholm, Sweden
Early habitat dioramas and home of the elusive gaff, the skvader.
Memphis, Tennessee
Mass graves and Victorian monuments mark the history of Memphis in this 19th century cemetery.
Prague, Czechia
Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.
Vienna, Austria
This series of Baroque passageways in Vienna's cultural center mix old architecture with modern art.
Belgrade, Serbia
Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.
Belgrade, Serbia
A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.
Chicago, Illinois
Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.
Newquay, England
An ancient hotspot for spotting schools of fish.
Chicago, Illinois
This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Chicago, Illinois
Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.
Chicago, Illinois
Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.
Chicago, Illinois
Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.
Chicago, Illinois
A Bibliophile's Dream.
Chicago, Illinois
Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.
Chicago, Illinois
A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.
Ponsanooth, England
A sturdy relic of Britain's once crucial gunpowder industry is now a haunting Cornish ruin.
Berlin, Germany
Floating swimming pool within a moored vessel.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's old airport.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.