London, England
Cleopatra's Needle Shrapnel Scars
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
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London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Austin, Texas
One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Paris, France
This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.
Austin, Texas
Just like the real 36th president of the United States, animatronic LBJ amuses visitors with jokes and stories.
Athens, Greece
The oldest standing Byzantine church in Athens is tucked within a monastery in the middle of an upscale shopping district.
Athens, Greece
A man's head is enshrined beneath a statue near the first building constructed for the modern Olympic Games.
Singapore
The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.
Akureyri, Iceland
Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.
London, England
The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.
London, England
A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
This impressive working clock made of 16,000 plants changes its flowers twice a year.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Visit a replica of the estate where Aaron Burr allegedly plotted a treasonous scheme against the United States.
Valletta, Malta
The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.
San Antonio, Texas
What was meant as an innocent piece of art has earned a reputation as the "mansplaining sculpture."
San Antonio, Texas
A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.
Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world.
Vientiane, Laos
When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
Paris, France
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
Ingram, Texas
A recreated Stonehenge stands in a country field, complete with Easter Island moai heads standing as sentries.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.
Wimberley, Texas
A popular swimming hole that hides one of America's most deadly diving spots.