Seville, Spain
Metropol Parasol
The world's largest wooden structure.
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Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Toronto, Ontario
This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
This underground church is topped with a 500-foot cross that is seen by many as a beacon of fascist hubris.
Baarle-Hertog, Belgium
A maze of crosses marks the jumbled divide between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Schiphol, Netherlands
It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.
Helsingborg, Sweden
From Coke II to Google Glass, this exhibit features some of the most spectacular commercial flops.
Brunswick, Germany
This German monument honors the so-called "Prince of Mathematicians."
Brunswick, Germany
Bursting forth from a historic German neighborhood, these day-glo palaces are now a bright fixture in the town.
Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands
This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.
Derby, Vermont
This unusual building straddles two countries.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cat art as far as the eye can see.
Teec Nos Pos, Utah
The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.
New York, New York
Love, knishes, and best wishes from this legendary Lower East Side bakery.
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Yes, this monument is aware that it is about 20 miles away from the actual center of the United States.
Aalborg, Denmark
Dozens of musicians have planted trees in this Danish park, and donated songs to go with them.
Berlin, Germany
This futuristic German spa allows visitors to float in a pool of salt water while zoning out to underwater techno.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A renegade art installation in a small Vancouver park is now officially sanctioned by the City Parks Department.
Billund, Denmark
The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.
Tokyo, Japan
This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.
Mitaka, Japan
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
Vienna, Austria
A spherical "micro-nation" in the heart of Vienna.