Copenhagen, Denmark
Jens Olsen's World Clock
The gilded, masterful astronomical clock will calculate time, dates, and planetary positions for thousands of years to come.
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen's Grave
The final resting place of the author who gave us the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and many more beloved fairy tales.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Superkilen
An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.
Copenhagen, Denmark
'Tumlinger på livets vej' ('Tumblers on Life's Path')
Four whimsical figures make for an unexpected sight along an urban commuter route.
Auburn, California
Foresthill Bridge
The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.
Santa Rosa, California
Charles M. Schulz Museum
A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.
Palo Alto, California
Birthplace of Silicon Valley
A humble garage, world-famous for being the epicenter of a technology revolution.
Palo Alto, California
Arizona Cactus Garden
A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.
Palo Alto, California
Stanford Mausoleum
Guarded by the Angel of Grief, the Stanford family tomb attracts an odd mix of halloween revelry and somber contemplation.
Palo Alto, California
Pneumatic Tube System at Stanford University Hospital
Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.
Sonora, California
Mark Twain's Cabin
Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.
Big Trees, California
The Discovery Tree
California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.
Sutter Creek, California
Knight Foundry
Founded in 1873 to support the needs of the gold mines flourishing nearby, this is the last water-powered foundry in the United States.
Nashville, Tennessee
Butler’s Run
This alleyway was named to honor the memory of a beloved local dog.
Palo Alto, California
El Palo Alto
This redwood is a historic landmark, a town’s namesake, and the dancing sideline symbol of Stanford University.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Resistance Museum
A poignant museum dedicated to the history of the Dutch resistance against Nazi occupation
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Paul McCarthy's 'Santa Claus'
Rotterdammers' dirty minds gave this Santa a dirty nickname and cursed it to a life of wandering.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
West Kruiskade Teapot
A huge teapot illuminates a home for the elderly.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Giant Of Rotterdam
A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Schouwburgplein Kinetic Lamp Posts
Four giant movable street lights decorate this modern Rotterdam square.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The BMW
A dramatic art installation features a BMW flying out of a building in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Luchtsingel
Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Delftse Poort
A modern reimagining of a medieval city gate.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Erasmus Statue
The oldest statue in the Netherlands has survived relocation, bombardment, and burial.
