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32.0806, -81.0946
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Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.
-34.4728, -57.8522
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cementerio de la Recoleta
Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.
-34.5886, -58.3925
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Original Tomb of Tomás Guido
The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.
-34.5887, -58.3925
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Tomb of Rufina Cambacérès
A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…
-34.5883, -58.3924
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mafalda Monument
These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.
-34.6158, -58.3716
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Caminito
A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.
-34.6393, -58.3627
Ventnor, Australia
Penguin Parade At Phillip Island
An unphotographable nightly march of tens of thousands of "fairy penguins" from sea to shore.
-38.4833, 145.2333
Grampian, Pennsylvania
Bilger's Rocks
Rocky outcrops containing overhangs, caves, fissures, clefts, and alcoves that invite exploration and scrambling.
40.9933, -78.5931
Melbourne, Australia
The Dolphin Fountain
Somewhat controversial when first unveiled, this gathering of sea creatures has become a hidden gem.
-37.8119, 144.9801
Cairns, Australia
Cairns Library Bats
These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.
-16.9204, 145.7753
El Jem, Tunisia
El Jem Amphitheatre
The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.
35.2967, 10.7069
Tataouine, Tunisia
Ksar Ouled Soltane
A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'
32.9334, 10.4517
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Matmata Underground Houses
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
33.5426, 9.9673
Tipaza, Algeria
Tipasa Roman Ruins
An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.
36.5938, 2.4445
Tipaza, Algeria
Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.
36.5751, 2.5528
Algiers, Algeria
Martyrs' Memorial
This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.
36.7456, 3.0698
Batna, Algeria
Timgad
Classical ruins that remember ancient Rome's presence in Africa.
35.4843, 6.4677
Constantine, Algeria
Sidi M'Cid Bridge
This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.
36.3726, 6.6143
Hara Sghira Er Riadh, Tunisia
'Djerbahood'
An awesome blend of traditional architecture and street art.
33.8213, 10.8543
Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Hotel Sidi Driss
The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.
33.5458, 9.9685
Tozeur, Tunisia
Chott el Djerid
The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.
33.7782, 8.3965
Kairouan, Tunisia
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.
35.6814, 10.1039
Subaytilah, Tunisia
Baptismal Pool
A superb Paleo-Christian baptismal pool is preserved among the ruins of ancient Sufetula.
35.2416, 9.1181
Carthage, Tunisia
Tophet at Carthage
An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.
36.8413, 10.3229
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