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52.5217, 13.3771
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Corralejo, Spain
Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo
Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.
28.6830, -13.8506
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Campus Theatre
This single-screen Art Deco theater in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania opened its doors in 1941.
40.9636, -76.8864
Madrid, Spain
Dedos (Fingers)
A giant hand emerging from the ground beckons visitors into a park in Madrid.
40.4616, -3.6084
Liverpool, England
Liverpool Plinth
A plinth outside a church displays sculptures by local artists.
53.4072, -2.9948
Copenhagen, Denmark
'Tumlinger på livets vej' ('Tumblers on Life's Path')
Four whimsical figures make for an unexpected sight along an urban commuter route.
55.7079, 12.5908
London, England
Sherlock Holmes Statue
This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.
51.5227, -0.1566
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin Museum and Court
This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.
39.9496, -75.1468
Manchester, England
The Shambles
Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.
53.4845, -2.2442
Copenhagen, Denmark
‘Liden Gunver’
A somber statue commemorating a Danish merfolk-tale.
55.6858, 12.5789
Zaragoza, Spain
Aljaferia Palace
This 11th-century fortress is now the seat of Aragon’s state legislature.
41.6565, -0.8971
Barcelona, Spain
Granja Dulcinea
Dunk your churros in rich hot chocolate on the city’s old “Chocolate Street.”
41.3826, 2.1734
Barcelona, Spain
Granja M. Viader
Sink your spoon into a luscious crema Catalana at this former urban dairy farm.
41.3830, 2.1708
Copenhagen, Denmark
The V House
This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.
55.6337, 12.5824
Stockholm, Sweden
ABBA the Museum
There's something in the air as history repeats itself at this museum dedicated to the Swedish pop band.
59.3249, 18.0965
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Paradiso
Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.
52.3622, 4.8838
Copenhagen, Denmark
‘Death and the Mother’
This sculptural representation of an Andersen fairy tale had to be pushed away for being too grim.
55.6797, 12.5706
Madrid, Spain
Bicha of Balazote
This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.
40.4233, -3.6887
Teruel, Spain
Escalinata del Óvalo
This grandiose staircase was part of the revival of a medieval Spanish architectural style combining Christian and Islamic influences.
40.3413, -1.1085
Copenhagen, Denmark
'Havfrue' ('Mermaid')
Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.
55.6730, 12.5823
Aigües, Spain
Aguas de Busot Spa
Once a spa resort, then a tuberculosis sanatorium, and now a crumbling ruin.
38.5063, -0.3697
Copenhagen, Denmark
Sankt Peders Bageri
Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.
55.6792, 12.5693
Busot, Spain
Ethnic Music Museum of Busot
A private collector gathered these sound machines and musical instruments across five continents.
38.4847, -0.4174
Copenhagen, Denmark
Stærekassen Passageway Mosaic
One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.
55.6794, 12.5871
Tangier, Morocco
Meeting of the Mediterranean and Atlantic
A sign marks where the two bodies of water meet.
35.7877, -5.9271
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