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This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.

The darkest building on Earth was built for the snow-white scenery of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.

The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.

A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation.

The longest eruption in the history of La Palma originated with this volcano in September 2021.

In an area where the remnants of WWI are discovered on a regular basis this preserved frontline trench may be the most amazing.

On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.

A space-grade telescope mirror lies discarded in the shrubs.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

Hundreds of caves once used to store grains and animal feed.

The oldest operating roller coaster of its kind, the Montaña Suiza has been thrilling riders since 1928.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

A medieval village holds a very modern hotel.

A memorial to the victims of Argentina's "Dirty War."

Bible stories are brought to life with gloriously cartoonish kitsch in this South American theme park.