Paris, France
Tour Jean-sans-Peur
This tower is one of the best-preserved (and least-visited) remnants of medieval Paris.
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Paris, France
This tower is one of the best-preserved (and least-visited) remnants of medieval Paris.
Sisak, Croatia
One of the major cities of Late Roman provinces, now in ruins of small scale.
Tatsfield, England
This circular artwork represents the ancient microscopic organisms that created the chalk foundations of the North Downs Way.
Dunblane, Scotland
Perhaps the smallest monument dedicated to one of Great Britain's longest serving monarchs.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
The largest living museum in the Northeast recreates life from the Early Republic period complete with costumed historians and reenactors.
Namur, Belgium
Tiny sculptures hidden in plain sight miniatures in Namur.
York, England
A modern mini-Stonehenge is hidden in a public reserve, not far from a former Viking stronghold.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
A natural rock silhouette on Cape Elizabeth's scenic Shore Road, reminiscent of New Hampshire's "Old Man of the Mountain."
Forres, Scotland
A reminder of the gruesome punishments delivered to those who were found guilty during Scotland's witchcraft trials.
Bonorva, Italy
A Nuragic tomb, a Roman tomb, and a Byzantine Church, all hidden inside a rock.
Oak Island, North Carolina
The remains of a 19th century cargo ship now sits in the middle of a quaint neighborhood after a century spent on the ocean floor.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This former burial ground, built atop discarded ballast from cargo ships, is now a public park.
Manchester, England
This bronze sculpture represents the helpless, hapless, and the damned who have passed through Piccadilly station since it opened in 1842
Providence, Rhode Island
The origin of these small islands' sweet names is a local mystery.
Heimaey, Iceland
On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.
Chardon, Ohio
Pay your respects at the final resting place of the man behind one of the best-known names in food.
Heidelberg, Germany
It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.
Brussels, Belgium
A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.
Dijon, France
For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.
Istanbul, Turkey
Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.
Gozo, Malta
One of Malta’s most popular beaches features a seemingly out-of-place statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.
Nice, France
A memorial to honor those who were killed in a Bastille Day terror attack in Nice.
Crystal River, Florida
This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.