Staufen im Breisgau, Germany
The Cracking Buildings of Staufen
A geothermal energy project gone wrong is fracturing the city's picturesque architecture.
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Staufen im Breisgau, Germany
A geothermal energy project gone wrong is fracturing the city's picturesque architecture.
Sinsheim, Germany
It has an American Dream Car exhibit, Europe's largest Formula One collection, and many, many mannequins.
İkizler Köyü, Turkey
An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.
Aksaray, Turkey
In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.
Denizli, Turkey
Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.
Istanbul, Turkey
A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.
Istanbul, Turkey
Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
One of the first big sculptures anywhere in Australia.
Goulburn, Australia
Three-story concrete ram with a permanent gift shop.
Kyoto, Japan
Japan's largest and oldest annual procession of floats, begun in 869.
Kyoto, Japan
This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.
Bretten, Germany
One of the most well-known city festivals in the world.
Kyoto, Japan
The 10,000 Torii shrine.
Koya, Japan
Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.
Miyoshi, Japan
A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.
Miyoshi, Japan
Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.
Nagoro, Japan
As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.