Berlin, Germany
Humboldthain Flak Tower
These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.
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Berlin, Germany
These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.
Cairns, Australia
These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A giant floating rubber duck-bunny painted with a different design every year.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
An enormous Polaroid picture adds an artistic flair to Rotterdam.
Ronda, Spain
One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.
Valencia, Spain
This abandoned viewing platform has become a monument to unnecessary government spending.
Berlin, Germany
Reminders of the Battle of Berlin still scar the railway.
Berlin, Germany
The skeletal frame of a decommissioned gas-pumping station offers breathtaking views of greater Berlin.
Rome, Italy
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This roadside monument commemorates the huge weapon built by an Ethiopian emperor's hostages.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
An early 19th-century English style garden hidden in the Rotterdam cityscape.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
A strangely curved lamppost stands tall over this avenue in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This charming pup is meant to celebrate the youth and stubbornness of the city's students.
Helsinki, Finland
A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.
Tainan City, Taiwan
The tangled roots of a giant banyan tree have fully reclaimed the ruins of this abandoned warehouse.
Tucson, Arizona
This iconic 1958 tower welcomes air travelers to Tucson with neon-lit letters and architectural style.
Wuppertal, Germany
This painted Lego bridge is the product of over a century of locomotive history.
Hong Kong
Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Netherlands' first car tunnel has an unusually rectangular shape.
Warsaw, Poland
In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.