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These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.

Home to a vast collection of The Wizard of Oz memorabilia and the site of an infamous theft.

A meditative walk up 353 stairs leads to a majestic white Buddha overlooking Pai.

Its collection offers a glimpse into the Russian Old Believers' centuries-old way of life.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

Where an 11th-century flying monk crash landed after attempting to take to the skies.

One of the last examples of Soviet architectural propaganda has a few technological tricks up its sleeve.

An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.

Enormous sandstone towers loom within a Czech forest.

A museum of carnival attractions where you are invited to ride the rides.

This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.

One of few remaining antique carousels with stationary animals in the U.S.

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

Massive puppet-automaton machines created by French artist collective Machines de l’Ile.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

The hidden offices underneath Memorial Bridge have been locked up since 1976.

The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.

For the last century, this international border within a small town has appeared and disappeared various times.

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.