Denizli, Turkey
Pamukkale Water Terraces
Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.
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Aksaray, Turkey
Cappadocia
In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.
Alexandria, Egypt
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.
Nubia, Egypt
The Temple of Abu Simbel
Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.
Rockville, Maryland
The Fitzgeralds' Gravesite
The final resting place of the tragic king and queen of the Jazz Age is tucked away in a small Maryland graveyard.
Krakow, Poland
St. Mary's Basilica
St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.
New York, New York
Grand Central Ceiling Dark Patch
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Musical Legends Park
A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.
Pompeii, Italy
The Brothels of Pompeii
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
Pompeii, Italy
Thermopolia of Pompeii
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Venice, Italy
The Mad Colored Houses of Burano
This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.
New York, New York
Giant Needle and Button
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca
The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
San Francisco, California
The 'Full House' House
This private residence was the template for one of the most beloved television homes of all time.
Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
Athens, Greece
The Athenian Agora
This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.
Paris, France
Montmartre Cemetery
A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.
Québec City, Québec
Château Frontenac
This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lafayette Cemetery
This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.
San Diego, California
Hotel del Coronado
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
New York, New York
Roosevelt Island Tramway
One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
Mont Saint-Michel
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Pompeii, Italy
Plaster Citizens of Pompeii
The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.
