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Tokyo, Japan

Ghost Buddha

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Ashland, Pennsylvania

Ashland Mother's Memorial

A eight-foot-tall statue resides in the heart of Pennsylvania anthracite coal country.
thomasharper Added by thomasharper
Hay-on-Wye, Wales

The Kingdom of Books

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Added by willfaulkner
Tulsa, Oklahoma

'The Majestic'

This massive Art Deco-inspired mural was the world's largest augmented reality artwork at the time of its completion.
Added by ianlefk
Sioux City, Iowa

Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe

This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.
Added by ianlefk
Tokyo, Japan

Gallery of Horyuji Treasures

This lesser-visited gallery in a corner of the Tokyo National Museum complex is an architectural beauty dedicated to the ancient treasures of Hōryū-ji.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
North Macedonia

Stobi

After witnessing the rise and fall of three empires, this ancient city was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Glasgow, Scotland

Cineworld Renfrew Street

The Guinness Record holder as the "tallest cinema in the world" is a building with screens in almost every one of its 12 floors
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
Tokyo, Japan

Kastori Bookstore

This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Lindsborg, Kansas

Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery

In the heart of Little Sweden USA, a small gallery and museum pays tribute to a Swedish-born artist who fell in love with the American landscape.
Added by ianlefk
Kirkcaldy, Scotland

Fleming Memorial Sundial

An ingenious way to immortalize the inventor of universal time.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Fort Collins, Colorado

Giant Campbell's Tomato Soup Can

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.
JustinHikes Added by JustinHikes
Quintanar de la Orden, Spain

World's Largest Dulcinea

The biggest depiction of Don Quixote's love interest in the whole world.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Iquitos, Peru

Casa de Fierro

This iron building in the Amazon allegedly shares an architect with the Eiffel Tower.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Khujand, Tajikistan

Panjshanbe Bazaar

A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Swanage, England

Fort Henry

Constructed for defense, this fort oversaw the dress rehearsal for one of the largest invasions in history.
Added by willfaulkner
Wellington, New Zealand

Bucket Fountain

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.
tattarattat Added by tattarattat
Velha Goa, India

The Chapel of St. Catherine

This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.
Vivek Gadre Added by Vivek Gadre
Reno, Nevada

Space Whale

What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.
Added by heshsf
Matakana, New Zealand

Matakana Toilets

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?
Added by bmc1213
Bucharest, Romania

The House of Ceaușescu

The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.
Lana Velkov Added by Lana Velkov
Hanover, Germany

Der goldene Leibniz-Keks (Golden Leibniz Cookie)

This gilded emblem was once stolen by a Cookie Monster impostor, who demanded a charitable ransom for its return.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
New York, New York

Caffe Reggio

Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.
Added by LiamY
Burnham-on-Crouch, England

Burnham Minefield Control Tower

This observation tower is one of two of its kind that still exist in the United Kingdom.
Added by willfaulkner