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A local farm's collection of unusual structures from a now defunct storybook amusement park.

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

This colossal couch is an unlikely monument to Europe's first female Doctor of Law.

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

Explore the evolution of printing technology, from cuneiform to Kindle.

Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.

A tiny traditional village keeps an ancient method of beekeeping alive.

Mine your own precious stones.

The granite head appears to be deep in thought and half buried in the ground.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

These lush botanical gardens employ the most purrfect pest control force.

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

Stunning examples of Russia's 18th-century wooden architecture.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

The ruins of a 13th-century monastery that long served as a place of refuge from wars and raids.

This quirky museum will make you question everything, including the shape of the planet.

A domed disco abandoned since the '70s now attracts artists and explorers under its unique roof.

A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.

One Italian taxi driver covered his entire house in small seashells creating a weird bit of architecture that is preserved to this day.

The 1,000-year-old abbey is the birthplace of modern musical notation.