Cologne, Germany
Cologne's Love Locks Bridge
Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.
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Cologne, Germany
Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.
North Berwick, Scotland
This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.
Birnam, Scotland
This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Stirling, Scotland
Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.
Falkirk, Scotland
Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.
Falkirk, Scotland
This abandoned mausoleum from 1815 sits deep within the forest surrounding Callendar House.
Grangemouth, Scotland
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Cruden Bay, Scotland
The remains of a grand castle that may have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Stonehaven, Scotland
The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.
Aberdeen, Scotland
A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge.
Aberdeen, Scotland
This effigy was crafted to annoy a neighbor after a civil dispute over a foul smell.
Aberdeen, Scotland
Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.
Lake Itasca, Minnesota
At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Valencia, Spain
This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
Valencia, Spain
Vibrant street art created with mixed media.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain
Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.
Portugalete, Spain
Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Old Town, Washington
The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Tacoma, Washington
A massive environmental project transformed this former smelter into a beautiful park.
San Diego, California
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Color-coded signs direct drivers on a network of routes designed to avoid Pittsburgh traffic.