Melbourne, Australia
Gog and Magog
These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.
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Melbourne, Australia
These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.
Ventnor, Australia
An unphotographable nightly march of tens of thousands of "fairy penguins" from sea to shore.
Katoomba, Australia
This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.
Princetown, Australia
Nine limestone rock stacks on Australia's "Shipwreck Coast."
Sydney, Australia
Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.
Cambridge, England
An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.
London, England
The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.
Suzhou, China
Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.
Shanghai, China
This bar is home to what's likely the oldest living jazz band in the world.
London, England
The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.
Singapore
This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.
Istanbul, Turkey
Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.
Singapore
A disused quarry turned lake in the middle of a residential district.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.
London, England
The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.
Oban, Scotland
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
Shanghai, China
This tunnel looks like a sliver of Shanghai that's stuck in the past.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.