Tosashimizu, Japan
Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower
This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.
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Tosashimizu, Japan
This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This charming pup is meant to celebrate the youth and stubbornness of the city's students.
Brussels, Belgium
A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.
Leiden, Netherlands
This public library and its impressive collection of academic books have not changed since the 17th century.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Chicago, Illinois
The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.
Charleston, South Carolina
Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.
Chipley, Florida
A giant 400-acre preserve in North Florida for displaced wolves.
Phoenix, Arizona
The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
An immersive art experience built by local arts collaborative, Factory Obscura, in the building formerly known as The Womb, a psychedelic arts center founded by the frontman of the Flaming Lips.
Świebodzin, Poland
This towering statue of Jesus provided internet to the surrounding area.
San Francisco, California
This 19th-century church is now a popular roller rink.
San Francisco, California
Get lost in this haunting fairytale art walk through a man-made eucalyptus grove.
San Francisco, California
Russian history in San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
27-room home built with the fortune of a sugar magnate.
San Francisco, California
The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.
Bucharest, Romania
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Snagov Island, Romania
This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).
Ponce de Leon, Florida
A humid oasis combines recreation with exploration in a unique underwater cavern.
Des Moines, Iowa
The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A restored Pittsburgh house of God has been converted to a marvelous house of suds.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A butcher shop in Minneapolis has all the meats and cheeses you’d expect from any of its kind—except that all the products are vegan.
Corinne, Utah
An earthwork sculpture built by Robert Smithson in the Great Salt Lake only reemerges during drought.
Salt Lake City, Utah
An enormous image of Utah's salt flats made entirely from tape.