Barèges, France
Ayré Barèges Funicular
The remains of an abandoned funicular railway that once ferried skiers and hikers to great heights in the Pyrenees.
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Barèges, France
The remains of an abandoned funicular railway that once ferried skiers and hikers to great heights in the Pyrenees.
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It turns out what appears to be an Ancient Roman aqueduct isn't so ancient after all.
Taipei, Taiwan
This hiking trail features an aging but endearing collection of folk miniatures depicting Taiwan’s landmarks.
Ormskirk, England
This classic red telephone box is now a community art installation celebrating local history.
Southampton, England
This bright ship once guided vessels towards the Port of Southampton.
Mesa, Arizona
This massive, ancient canal system was built using only sticks and stones.
Morioka, Japan
A rare surviving set of early 17th-century bronze finials remain on this bridge.
Kamakura, Japan
Hike to a hidden medieval troglodyte necropolis.
Québec City, Québec
An archeological museum hosting some surprising Egyptian artifacts.
Pune, India
This 18th-century building is said to be one of the oldest heritage mansions in Pune.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Seek out ‘The Devil’s Court’ in this concert venue located in a former monastery run by an order of Teutonic knights.
Anacortes, Washington
This public park features intricate stone architecture, mosaics, and walkways.
Gandaulim, India
This 16th century church is Goa's fascinating connection with Croatia.
Izumi, Japan
A mystical shrine dedicated to a forest that once covered the area and the legendary fox spirit who lived there.
Fraser Valley, British Columbia
A historic highway suspension bridge on the old Fraser River highway has been preserved for non-motorized traffic.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.
Kashima, Japan
At this shrine, a sacred stone is said to keep a sea monster at bay.
South Pasadena, California
This building has lived several lives and now houses the history of South Pasadena.
Palermo, Italy
This palace offers an 18th-century European take on Chinese design and architecture.
Port Townsend, Washington
Built in 1890, this is the last remaining wooden fire bell tower in the United States.
Osaka, Japan
This temple is home to a group of Buddha statues made from thousands of bones and ashes of the deceased.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City’s smallest church, designed as a miniature cathedral and visited mainly by robbers and prostitutes.
Barcelona, Spain
A centuries-old bar once frequented by Picasso, Hemingway, and Dalí.
Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.