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Herve, Belgium

Six Fontaines

A Belgian town divided its water supply into six troughs, each with a specific use.
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Leadhills, Scotland

The Curfew Bell

An 18th-century bell honors a manager who advocated for mineworkers.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sidney, Nebraska

Pony Express Monument

A tribute to the riders who bridged East and West.
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Almendralejo, Spain

The Prehistoric Sepulcher of Huerta Montero

An ancient burial site that lights up with the winter solstice.
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Seiffen, Germany

Seiffen Christmas Clock

This clock in a village famous for toys gives a countdown to Christmas.
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Madrid, Spain

Huerta Grande Estate Pilasters

Two 18th-century pilasters, which once formed an arch, were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
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Stockholm, Sweden

The Obama Sweden Toilet

A Swedish university commemorates the former U.S. President’s bathroom visit with a gold plaque.
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Prague, Czechia

The Devil's Column

According to local legend, the devil shattered this column after losing a bet.
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Tharandt, Germany

Tharandt Castle Ruin

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.
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Sofia, Bulgaria

The Red Flat

An interactive museum-like experience takes visitors back to 1980s Communist Bulgaria.
Added by Rosa Elliott
Obihiro, Japan

Kofuku Train Station

On an abandoned railway line, "happiness" station is still a popular destination for lovers.
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La Rochelle, France

Le Bunker De La Rochelle

Under the streets of La Rochelle, a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets.
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Formia, Italy

Parco Naturale Regionale di Gianola e Monte di Scauri

This little visited park is a treasure trove of ancient Roman ruins.
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Menawali, India

Portuguese Bell at Menavali Ghat

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.
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Tunja, Colombia

El Pozo de Hunzahúa (Hunzahúa Well)

This well in the former capital of Colombia's Muisca people is the setting for a steamy legend.
Scott Mansfield Added by Scott Mansfield
Nefta, Tunisia

Corbeille of Nefta

A stunning basket-shaped oasis supplies water to one of Tunisia's holiest cities.
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Jarrow, England

The Spirit of Jarrow

A bronze sculpture immortalizes a historic 1936, 26-day-long march for economic relief.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Brooklyn, New York

New York Sign Museum

A labor of love by laborers in the sign-making business.
Anna Minster Added by Anna Minster
Hirosaki, Japan

Zenringai (Zen Temple Street)

These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Tokyo, Japan

Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

A grand Buddhist temple with Indian influences.
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Kamakura, Japan

Shōchiku Ōfuna Studio Site

Iconic Japanese movies were made at this forgotten film-studio-site-turned-mall.
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Morioka, Japan

Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree

A 360-year-old cherry tree grows out of a granite boulder.
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Odawara, Japan

Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum

Dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese fishcake, this museum invites you to take part in its kamaboko-making workshop.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Lytham, England

Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.
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