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La Palma, Spain

Roque Idafe (Idafe Rock)

Indigenous cultures believed all life would end if this enormous rock toppled.
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Denver, Colorado

Daniels and Fisher Tower

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.
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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

True Treats

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.
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Arezzo, Italy

Theatrum Mundi

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.
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Harvard, Massachusetts

Holy Hill of Zion

A short walk through the woods will take you to an unusual flat hill top, used by the Shakers for outdoor worship.
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Suzhou, China

Luohanyuan Shuangta (Twin Pagodas)

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.
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June Lake, California

Obsidian Dome

A natural dome made of volcanic glass in Inyo National Forest.
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Meredith, New Hampshire

Archie Andrews Statue

This smiling statue memorializes local cartoonist Bob Montana and his legendary creation.
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Mileševo, Serbia

‘Beli Anđeo’ (‘White Angel’)

After this medieval Serbian fresco was hidden for centuries, an image of it became one of the first to be sent into space.
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Niger

Dabous Giraffes

These ancient giraffes are the largest known animal petroglyphs in the world.
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Portland, Oregon

Wishing Tree

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.
Added by qa
New York, New York

Cafe at the Swedish Church of New York

Finally, you don't have to be a pious Swedish seaman to relax like one.
lukefater Added by lukefater
Kaukauna, Wisconsin

This Big One

The remnants of this Douglas fir predate Columbus's arrival in North America.
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Whitman, Massachusetts

The Toll House Inn

This site commemorates the former inn and restaurant where the chocolate chip cookie was first crafted.
Added by mattyice
La Orotava, Spain

Roque Cinchado

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.
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Barcelona, Spain

Priapus of Hostafrancs

This generously endowed statue once stood guard outside a Roman home.
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Luxor, Egypt

The Tomb of Nefertari

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.
Added by bill49506
Munich, Germany

Westfriedhof Station

A subterranean display of public art and architecture.
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Franconia, New Hampshire

Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza

A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
bakedinthehole Added by bakedinthehole
Manaus, Brazil

Museu do Homem do Norte (Northern Man Museum)

This anthropological museum offers a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon River Basin.
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Elsdorf, Germany

Hambach Surface Mine

This mine is home to the largest man-made hole in Europe.
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Kyiv, Ukraine

Lysa Hora (Bald Mountain)

This hill is known for its connection to the occult in Slavic tradition.
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Antwerp, Belgium

Cafe Beveren

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.
Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
New York, New York

Norwegian Seamen's Church

Come for the waffles, stay for more waffles.
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