This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.

A cemetery in Barcelona's Poblenou district is home to this touching funerary statue, which depicts death in the form of a winged skeleton.

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

This massive water spout has been luring visitors for hundreds of years, some to their death.

Final resting place for hundreds of prisoners of war.

The tallest mountain in mainland Australia.

The sand is such a bright white that on sunny days you practically need sunglasses to look at the ground.

This giant trout was made by a singular fisherman who wanted to honor his local trade.

A small mountain cave tucked away along Kings Highway has become a shrine to the beloved character.

Three-story concrete ram with a permanent gift shop.

It's home to the antenna that received the first images of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon.

This memorial marks the site of not only of a tragic wreck, but an event that led to the downfall of a wartime government.

This roadside attraction became locally famous for its unintentionally phallic shape.

From a distance, this statue of an eagle looks like a giant chicken on a stick.

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.

A stargazing sculpture made from the ruins of an iconic telescope.

The gigantic preserved heart of a champion racehorse.

With a surface area of nearly 500 square meters, welcome to the world's largest paraboloidal dish solar concentrator.