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Seoul, South Korea
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
37.5823, 126.9770
Seoul, South Korea
Jongmyo Shrine
The supreme shrine of the state.
37.5746, 126.9941
Alamogordo, New Mexico
PistachioLand: World's Largest Pistachio
This is one really big nut.
32.9962, -105.9896
Stockholm, Sweden
Vasa Museum
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
59.3280, 18.0914
Stockholm, Sweden
Stortorget Cannonball
Several cannonballs of mysterious origins decorate two buildings in Stortoget's main square.
59.3248, 18.0706
Zurich, Switzerland
Heureka Useless Machine
One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.
47.3530, 8.5523
Seoul, South Korea
Hwangudan
The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.
37.5651, 126.9797
Seoul, South Korea
Namdaemun
A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.
37.5600, 126.9753
Gyeongju, South Korea
Seokguram Grotto
Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.
35.7951, 129.3497
Zurich, Switzerland
Sodbrunnen Rennweg
A 700-year-old drinking fountain turned charity for the less fortunate of Zurich.
47.3730, 8.5396
Stockholm, Sweden
The Cuckold of Skeppsbron
A man has revenged his true love's betrayal through tears and stone genitalia.
59.3223, 18.0743
Stockholm, Sweden
Mårten Trotzigs Gränd
Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.
59.3229, 18.0727
Stockholm, Sweden
Katarina Elevator
This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.
59.3200, 18.0734
Gothenburg, Sweden
Feskekôrka - The "Fish Church"
A Gothic-inspired fish market is Gothenburg's best place to find loaves and fishes.
57.7010, 11.9578
Oslo, Norway
Gol Stave Church
This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.
59.9076, 10.6864
Oslo, Norway
Kon-Tiki Museum
Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
59.9036, 10.6981
Oslo, Norway
Fram Museum
Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.
59.9032, 10.6985
Oslo, Norway
'She Lies'
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
59.9065, 10.7509
Oslo, Norway
Oslo Opera House
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
59.9081, 10.7512
Helsinki, Finland
Temppeliaukio Church
A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.
60.1730, 24.9250
Helsinki, Finland
‘Viisas Hiiri’ (‘Wise Mice’)
The tiny, studious rodents greet visitors to the National Archives of Finland.
60.1716, 24.9527
Helsinki, Finland
The National Library of Finland
Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.
60.1704, 24.9507
Helsinki, Finland
Sibelius Monument
An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.
60.1821, 24.9134
Kearney, Missouri
Watkins Woolen Mill
One of America's first planned communities is preserved in a state park.
39.4005, -94.2546
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