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An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

The sculpture is made of more than 100,000 knives collected to raise awareness about violence.

The "birthplace of insulin," where Sir Frederick Banting realized the hormone could save the lives of Type 1 diabetics.

Yup, that's a 330-foot yacht passing over the highway.

A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.

Thousands of rusting train cars have been slowly falling apart on the edge of Greece's second largest city.

An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

To enter this cluttered-yet-cozy sanctum of Belgian brews, ring the bell and tell the gatekeepers you've come “to taste beer.”

Much of what constituted mid-century Liverpool now litters a beach outside of town.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

Behind one of the world's most impenetrable vaults is a massive collection of retail silver.

This weekly market in the remote oasis city of Hotan still has the atmosphere of the old Silk Road.

Tables of secondhand books fill the inner courtyard of this 17th-century stock exchange.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.