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Inyo County, California

Manzanar National Historic Site

The tragedy of the Japanese internment camps is remembered here by a stark "Soul Consoling Tower."
Added by zackofalltrades
Inyo County, California

Coso Rock Art District

A mountain range on an active U.S. Navy base hides thousands of mysterious prehistoric rock carvings.
Added by Rachel Gould
Ardino, Bulgaria

Devil's Bridge

An architectural marvel that spans the Arda River, and has stories of a haunted past.
Allison Added by Allison
Borgo a Mozzano, Italy

Ponte della Maddalena

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.
Allison Added by Allison
Martorell, Spain

Pont del Diable

A gravity-defying "devil's bridge" that has a surprising architectural feature for its stability.
Allison Added by Allison
Seogwipo, South Korea

Jeju Mermaids

South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.
KimMurrayMcD Added by KimMurrayMcD
Styx, Australia

Styx Valley Forest

Rainforest filled with record-holding eucalyptus.
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Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Bay of Nouadhibou Ship Graveyard

The world's largest ship graveyard is the product of decades of corruption.
Added by bcloninger
Chinguetti, Mauritania

The Libraries of Chinguetti

Five ancient libraries, little changed for centuries, preserve a medieval archive of Quranic lore and civic documents
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Timbuktu, Mali

Timbuktu Manuscripts

Ancient Manuscripts showcase the civilization of West Africans during the Middle Ages.
Madiha Bataineh Added by Madiha Bataineh
Falaise, France

Château de Falaise

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Noratus, Armenia

Khachkars

Hundreds of intricately carved Armenian stone crosses can be found within this huge cemetery.
Added by armeniapedia
Sers, France

Pic du Midi Observatory

This futuristic observatory at the top of the Pyrénées offers unrivaled views.
Trevor Added by Trevor
Vanuatu

Mount Yasur

This South Pacific volcano has been blowing its stack for over 800 years and is said to be home to a cult leader waiting to be reborn.
Added by bridgettegallagher
Rouen, France

Tower of Joan of Arc

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Kaputar, Australia

Giant Pink Slugs of Mount Kaputar

The unique ecosystem atop an Australian mountain is home to some colorful inhabitants.
Leslie McIntyre Added by Leslie McIntyre
Bahamas

Nurse Sharks of Compass Cay

They squeal, they nosh, they look like predators.
Added by brettyoung
Ramree, Myanmar (Burma)

Ramree Island

The island that holds the world-record for largest human massacre caused by animals.
Shannon Ohaire Added by Shannon Ohaire
Bhatiari, Bangladesh

Chittagong Ship-breaking Yards

Where giant ships go to die.
stanestane Added by stanestane
San Francisco, California

Lotta's Fountain

San Francisco's oldest surviving monument and meeting place for 1906 survivors.
Shalaco Added by Shalaco
Yosemite National Park, California

The Ahwahnee Hotel

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
merhutch Added by merhutch
Dedham, Massachusetts

Fairbanks House

The oldest surviving wood-frame building in North America is still in the family.
anneobrien Added by anneobrien
Eureka, California

The Carson Mansion

Commonly referred to as the most photographed Victorian home in the United States.
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Nashville, Tennessee

Concrete Parthenon

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.