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Šumperk District, Czechia

Dlouhé Stráně Hydro Power Station

This power plant is at the edge of a Czech mountain.
thomasvanderkruis Added by thomasvanderkruis
Manchester, England

The Shambles

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
San Andrés Huayapam, Mexico

Luz de Luna

Escape the city for a meal where deep-fried caterpillars, heirloom corn, and cult local mezcals shine.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Masnières, France

Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Memorial

Memorial site commemorating the lost men of a French-speaking British battalion in World War I.
cjv101 Added by cjv101
Yokohama, Japan

Site of the Namamugi Incident

After an Englishmen was killed by a samurai here in 1862, a two-day war changed the course of Japanese history.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Huntington, West Virginia

Heritage Farm Museum & Village

Step back in time to explore 19th-century Appalachian life, from blacksmiths to Model Ts.
TyJack Added by TyJack
Munich, Germany

Alte Utting

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.
Added by CaptainFloche
London, England

Grand Staircase at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel

As seen in the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ music video.
Added by kptandersen
Edinburgh, Scotland

Pianodrome

An unusual entertainment complex full of up-cycled musical instruments.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Sheffield, England

Sheffield Megatron

Explore these Victorian-era tunnels under a bustling train station.
Added by fraxinus
Quezon City, Philippines

Holocaust Vault

A vault used to safeguard documents that allowed Jewish refugees to immigrate to the Philippines during World War II.
Jon Opol Added by Jon Opol
Anacortes, Washington

Causland Memorial Park

This public park features intricate stone architecture, mosaics, and walkways.
Added by thecoolhobbit
Alsip, Illinois

King Von’s Grave

The final resting place of one of Chicago’s most iconic drill rappers.
Added by Nicole Lee
Ormskirk, England

The Time Tardis

This classic red telephone box is now a community art installation celebrating local history.
Yvonne BC Added by Yvonne BC
London, England

Victorian Penny Chute

An oddity of a bygone era that stills functions today.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Rome, Italy

Fontana della Terrina

When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.
kattubato Added by kattubato
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Geographical Institute of the University of Porto

A seismograph and a bunker from the Cold War still sit under this university building.
portosecretspots Added by portosecretspots
Hortoneda, Spain

Monument als Raiers (Monument to the Raftsmen)

These long, lean figures pay tribute to the daring feats of the historical raftsmen of Catalonia.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Marconi Wireless Station Site

The first transatlantic wireless communication between the U.S. and Europe took place here in 1903.
Calvin the Courageous Added by Calvin the Courageous
Taichung City, Taiwan

Liu's Bakery

Try Taiwan's iconic Apple Bread—which traditionally contains no apples—at the bakery that invented it.
John ChungEn Liu Added by John ChungEn Liu
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

The World’s Largest Cedar Bucket

Built in the 19th century, this bucket has been to two World’s Fairs.
Added by uncommonoutpost
Dortmund, Germany

Steinwache

Former Gestapo prison turned memorial museum.
tamuleviciusmantas Added by tamuleviciusmantas
Nishiki, Japan

Nishiki Secret Base Museum

Secret tunnels leading to underground facilities lurk near the remains of a World War II-era Japanese Navy airbase.
Added by rdkilla
Singapore

Tuas Lamp Post 1

How did a sticker-covered lamp post become a beloved landmark for cyclists in Singapore?
KanaKiseki Added by KanaKiseki