Copenhagen, Denmark
'Zygote'
A towering sculpture, likened to an adult toy, sparked local and national debate.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Bay Shore, New York
Central Islip Psychiatric Center
A hospital that became a college, was abandoned again, and finally became a gated community.
Niagara Falls, New York
The Turtle (Native American Center for the Living Arts)
One of “America’s Most Endangered Historic Places” is a building shaped like a giant turtle.
Oak Brook, Illinois
Abandoned Folly
The overgrown remains of a folly temple/playhouse, in an unmaintained section of a Dupage County Forest Preserve.
Sibiu, Romania
The Bridge of Lies
Legendary pedestrian bridge in the centre of Romanian city Sibiu.
Marshall, Indiana
Rocky Hollow–Falls Canyon
A hidden canyon deep in the woods of Indiana offers visitors a spectacular experience in nature.
Chicago, Illinois
The Ogilvie Traffic Cone
A lone traffic cone perched on a ledge has remained unmoved since at least 2011, unofficially earning the status of a tiny Chicago landmark.
Pirgos Dirou, Greece
Caves of Diros
This cave complex might provide a link between the Neolithic and the Classical Greek period.
Windhoek, Namibia
Joe's Beerhouse Mini Cooper
Atop one of Windhoek's most popular eateries is a monument to Namibia's most resilient vehicle.
Hong Kong
Hopewell Centre Observation Elevators
Glass-fronted lifts give riders panoramic views of the skyline and the sensation of floating above Hong Kong.
Guilford, Connecticut
Gozzi's Turkey Farm
Colorful turkeys gobble and greet delighted visitors.
Albion, New York
World's Largest Apple Pie Tin
A giant pan is on display to honor a community's sweet efforts.
Neah Bay, Washington
Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum
A museum displaying an impressive collection of pre-contact Makah artifacts.
Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Teutonic Cemetery
The secret centuries-old German cemetery in the heart of the Vatican.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Pilgrim Fathers Church
This 15th century church is where the Pilgrims spent their last night in the Netherlands before setting sail for America.
Dljin, Serbia
Smoke Cave
A cave-turned-memorial church marking the site where civilians were killed during an 1814 uprising.
Aarhus, Denmark
Sea Pink
A giant pair of rose-tinted sunglasses offers an illuminated view of Aarhus Bay.
Nexø, Denmark
Martin Andersen Nexø Museum
The childhood home of the author of Pelle the Conqueror.
Rydal, England
Rydal Grot
Thought to be Britain’s earliest purpose-built viewing station, this small hut frames a magical waterfall.
Annfield Plain, England
The Old Transformers
A striking testament to the industrial past.
Cartago, Costa Rica
Lankester Botanical Garden
Lankaster is a research and conservation center specializing in orchids and tropical plants, located near the city of Cartago.
Holbrook, Arizona
Rainbow Rock Shop Dinosaurs
Giant steel and concrete dinosaurs near Route 66 invite passerbys into a mineral shop.
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico
Fuente de los Muñecos
They say that the sculptures in the fountain dedicated to deceased children move at night.
Victoria, British Columbia
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Home to an octopus slide and a humorous playground-sized cryptid.
