Cavalier, North Dakota
Remote Sprint Launcher #3 Missile Site
Part of a secret 1970s nuclear defense program is now open to the public.
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Cavalier, North Dakota
Part of a secret 1970s nuclear defense program is now open to the public.
North Yorkshire, England
This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.
Knob Noster, Missouri
The only remaining Cold War–era Minuteman II missile control center in Missouri.
Cochem, Germany
This Cold War–era fallout shelter was actually a storage facility for the nation's emergency currency.
Nynäshamn S, Sweden
A southern Swedish island is home to the last ERSTA artillery battery, meant to protect the shoreline during the Cold War.
Moscow, Russia
A former special storage facility for documents during the Cold War.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Once the future of underwater combat, this old sub is now open for visitors to muck around in.
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada's subterranean Cold War museum has doubled as a movie set.
Ligatne, Latvia
A top secret Cold War bunker hidden beneath a Latvian spa facility is now open for tours.
Sheffield, England
In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.
Tucson, Arizona
Despite a recent paint job, the factory still sits empty.
Sperlonga, Italy
The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.
Nevers, France
The not-quite-incorruptible St. Bernadette is perhaps the most beautiful of preserved saints—with a little help from Paris.
Paris, France
The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.
Bratislava, Slovakia
A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.
Kaycee, Wyoming
The remote outlaw hideout of Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid.
Brussels, Belgium
Nature is slowly overtaking this disused cemetery on the outskirts of Brussels.
Vetralla, Italy
One of ancient Etruria's most spectacular archaeological sites with impressive necropolises and rugged landscape.
Hermitage, Scotland
This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.
Vienna, Austria
A glimpse into the festive and private lives of medieval Europe.
Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
This apartment is a true time capsule of local life in Bulgaria during the Soviet regime.
Miskolc, Hungary
This castle played host to the largest great hall found in medieval Central Europe.