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Saint Michael's Cathedral

The first Russian Orthodox church in North America and an Alaskan landmark.

Tromsø, Norway

Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen)

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

Added by kld123

Warm Springs, Virginia

Warm Springs Pools

Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.

hcw2rp

Added by hcw2rp

Little Limestone Lake

The world's largest and most outstanding marl lake regularly changes color.

Added by rabuchanan111

San Francisco, California

Ruth Asawa’s San Francisco Fountain

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

James Ricci

Added by James Ricci

Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway)

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

Added by kld123

Washington, D.C.

Riggs Library

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.

Elliot Carter

Added by Elliot Carter

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden

This Old Testament garden features 100 plants from biblical times.

LaughingCrow

Added by LaughingCrow

Carbondale, Colorado

Penny Hot Springs

A little-known hot spring haven right below the highway.

Added by mtclymer001

Saint Catherine Russian Orthodox Church

The first Russian Orthodox church in the Catholic city of Rome in almost a thousand years.

AdamTKincaid

Added by AdamTKincaid

São Paulo, Brazil

Hotel Unique

A huge boat-shaped hotel with a blood red pool and other oddities.

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Quartiere Coppedè

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

Added by athomio

Gallery of Maps - Galleria delle Carte Geografiche

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Lucrezia Borgia’s Love Letters

"The prettiest love letters in the world" ... or so said Lord Byron.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Santa Maria presso San Satiro

Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Milan's Duomo "Dinosaur"

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

Added by Giorgio

Fondazione Prada

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

karolinadeling

Added by karolinadeling

St. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Ponte dei Pugni (Bridge of Fists)

100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Juliet's Balcony

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

HJHausman

Added by HJHausman

Ettore Guatelli Museum

A rambling museum which honors the beauty in everyday objects.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Flooded Crypt of San Francesco

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

Orto Botanico di Pisa (Botanical Garden of Pisa)

The first botanical garden, a feather in the cap of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Rachel

Added by Rachel

Calcata Vecchia, Italy

Calcata

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

masqueofanarchy

Added by masqueofanarchy