Budapest, Hungary
Szabo Ervin Library
A 19th-century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.
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Budapest, Hungary
A 19th-century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.
Budapest, Hungary
A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.
Budapest, Hungary
The bronze creation commemorates the life and work of a beloved actor.
Wexford, Ireland
After being destroyed by IRA sympathizers, the ruins of this stately Irish manor have sat vacant for decades.
Dublin, Ireland
This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.
Mazatlán, Mexico
From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.
Nye County, Nevada
The site of an underground detonation of a megaton nuclear bomb in the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Florence, South Carolina
"Not too many people can say they've had a nuclear bomb dropped on them, not too many would want to." — Walter Gregg.
Nye County, Nevada
The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.
Fallon, Nevada
On October 26, 1963, a 12-kiloton nuclear device was detonated here in granite some 1,211 feet below the ground surface.
Rapid City, South Dakota
One of America’s oldest and spookiest hotels, thanks to the residency of ghosts, dead presidents, and Alfred Hitchcock.
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Antiques and recycled art surround this cabin designed to resemble a 19th-century schoolhouse.
San Bernardino, California
These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.
Encinitas, California
What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.
San Diego, California
Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.
Seattle, Washington
A bookstore with an entire room dedicated to damaged and forlorn comic books.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.
Mesa, Arizona
These free-roaming horses were once destined to disappear from the land.
Phoenix, Arizona
The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'
Seattle, Washington
A (slightly) grownup take on the classic retro arcade.
Seattle, Washington
This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.
Seattle, Washington
Leave a button on the jacket of this iconic Seattle clown.