Places sarahltait Wants to Go

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Native Americans built this circle of stones, which was used to predict astronomical events.

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

Centuries before the modern seismograph, Armenian monks measured quakes with this tilting pillar.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

The world's longest tunnel with an undersea section.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.

These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

Plaques on its facade commemorate the Tiber's most destructive deluges.

A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

This school was designed to support the rebuilding of African American schools around Delaware.

This heritage rail line meanders through Delaware’s Red Clay Valley.

The tombstone of the founder of the lost town of Ogletown is now stuck inside a traffic median.

A rural colonial settlement that contains the remains of a store and cooper.

The first marker along the famous boundary.

The meeting of the northwestern corner of Delaware, the northeastern corner of Maryland, and the southern edge of Pennsylvania.