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Wellington, New Zealand

Zealandia

The world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary is a haven for New Zealand's rare and endangered species.
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Mottisfont, England

The Mottisfont Crocodile

Lurking among the classical architecture, rose gardens, and art of this historic country house—a crocodile in a bathtub.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Andorra la Vella, Andorra

La Margineda Bridge

You can still walk across this beautiful medieval bridge in Andorra.
mikewalker Added by mikewalker
Mumbai, India

Old Woman’s Shoe

A gigantic shoe, inspired by a nursery rhyme, sits in a park atop Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.
Vivek Gadre Added by Vivek Gadre
Hammat-al-jarid, Tunisia

El Hamma Water Cooler

Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation
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Warren, Texas

Geraldine Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.
Added by alyssaashcraft16
Chicago, Illinois

Artists of the Wall Painted Bench

These murals have been brightening a Chicago beach for more than 30 years.
Added by tjsmith18
Riverside, California

World’s Largest Paper Cup

A tribute to the disposable cups that were once manufactured here, this 68-foot-tall statue would be difficult to throw away.
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Panaji, India

Maruti Temple

An iconic temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman resides atop a hill in the heart of Panaji.
Vivek Gadre Added by Vivek Gadre
Walla Walla, Washington

Pioneer Park Aviary

The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.
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Wellington, New Zealand

Moai Statue

One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.
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Kilchberg, Switzerland

The World's Largest Chocolate Fountain

A 30-foot-high stream of chocolate flows continuously at the Lindt Home of Chocolate.
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Atlanta, Georgia

OutKast Mural

This mural pays tribute to Atlanta natives and hip hop legends Andre 3000 and Big Boi, better known as OutKast.
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Ipswich, England

'The Major'

This public bathroom is guarded by a flyswatter-wielding army major.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Fallon, Nevada

Salt Cave

Red ocher pictographs survive in this tufa rock shelter on the shore of an ancient lake.
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Athens, Greece

Kafeneio Oraia Ellas

Luminaries of all stripes have sipped strong Greek coffee at this cafe since 1839.
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Athens, Greece

Fatsio

Since 1969, this restaurant has served up dishes typical of Istanbul's Greek diaspora.
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Athens, Greece

To Steki Tou Ilia

Tear apart fatty, gently charred lamb chops with your bare hands.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Sisters, Oregon

The Fantastic Museum

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.
Added by redfish513
Sterling, Colorado

Overland Trail Museum

Snapshots of late 19th and early 20th century Americana, focused on life on the plains, are displayed in this museum.
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Singapore

Kim Hock Guan

The oldest bakkwa shop in Singapore is especially beloved during the Lunar New Year festivities.
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Pune, India

Lal Mahal

A historic palace in the center of Pune where the founder of the Maratha Empire spent his formative years.
Vivek Gadre Added by Vivek Gadre
High Rolls, New Mexico

Apple Boy

This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.
mikewalker Added by mikewalker
Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis Listening Lab

A legendary music collector donated his entire collection to the entire city of Memphis.
Added by oconke02