Schwyz, Switzerland
Stoosbahn Funicular
The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.
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Schwyz, Switzerland
The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.
Windhoek, Namibia
A public display of prehistoric space rocks is named for the Namibian village where they were found.
Horning's Mills, Ontario
This extensive nuclear fallout shelter built from 42 school buses could house 500 people in its tunnels.
New York, New York
This translucent sculpture represents a quintessential component of New York City's skyline.
Jabuka, Serbia
An abandoned monument remembering the "Pančevo Holocaust" now stands as a shadow of its former self.
Čačak, Serbia
This symbol of Yugoslav liberation decorated with 620 carved heads of mythical creatures is now a forlorn relic of another time.
London, England
This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.
Prague, Czechia
The slender brass strip in Prague's Old Town Square was used to tell time from 1652 to 1918.
Prague, Czechia
A controversial artwork draws attention to the dark history of Prague's "Suicide Bridge."
Prague, Czechia
A steampunk-styled three-floor factory churning out art, activism, and electronic beats.
Prague, Czechia
A bus with a butt and biceps to put Olympic athletes to shame.
Prague, Czechia
The risqué mixed-media sculptures are supposedly a metaphor for Czech politics.
Prague, Czechia
A sculpture of the iconic East German car on four legs is a tribute to those who traveled to Prague seeking asylum.
Prague, Czechia
Steadily reminding Czechia of its past.
Prague, Czechia
An Orwellian sculpture with eyeball cameras watches passersby.
Prague, Czechia
Monument to a suicide protesting the Soviet invasion.
Prague, Czechia
Increasingly decayed figures stand as a powerful reminder of the human costs of Czech Communism.
Prague, Czechia
A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.
Prague, Czechia
Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.
Prague, Czechia
The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.
Prague, Czechia
This automated sculpture of two men peeing will spell out text messages with their micturition.
Prague, Czechia
A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.
Prague, Czechia
This artificial cave looks like something out of a fairytale.
Prague, Czechia
This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”