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Stockholm, Sweden

ABBA the Museum

There's something in the air as history repeats itself at this museum dedicated to the Swedish pop band.
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Tatsfield, England

'Coccolith'

This circular artwork represents the ancient microscopic organisms that created the chalk foundations of the North Downs Way.
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Malolos, Philippines

Kalayaan (Freedom) Tree

This centuries-old tree has been a witness to some of the most important events in the history of the Philippines.
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Tuttle, Idaho

Malad Gorge

Some 46,000 years ago, a volcanic eruption led to a flooding event that carved this short canyon with steep vertical walls.
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South Shields, England

'Conversation Piece'

This sculpture made up of 22 bulbous bronze figures reminds locals of massive Weeble Woobles.
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Vitteaux, France

Soucoupe Volante (Flying Saucer)

This UFO crash-landed on the outskirts of a French town in 2009.
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Sisak, Croatia

Siscia in Situ

One of the major cities of Late Roman provinces, now in ruins of small scale.
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Chester, England

Roodee Cross

A medieval emblem located in the middle of a racetrack.
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Mound House, Nevada

VW Beetle Spider

On the side of Highway 50 East, between Carson City and Dayton, Nevada, sits a giant metal spider made from a vintage Volkswagen Beetle.
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Athens, Greece

Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments

Dating from the 18th century to today, this museum houses a collection of over 1,200 musical instruments.
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McLean, Illinois

Arcadia

Just off I-55 in McLean, Illinois, is a place where you can play over 100 arcade and pinball machines for 25-75 cents a pop.
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Beijing, China

White Cloud Temple

First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.
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Coldstream, Scotland

Coldstream Marriage House

This Scottish tollhouse was a destination for clandestine marriages in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Derby, Australia

Derby Tunnel

Explore the remnants of a 19th-century tin mining operation and get a glimpse into Tasmania's industrial past.
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Paris, France

Tour Jean-sans-Peur

This tower is one of the best-preserved (and least-visited) remnants of medieval Paris.
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Mexico City, Mexico

Capilla de la Conchita (Church of the Immaculate Conception)

One of the oldest Christian churches still standing in the Americas, and almost certainly Mexico's oldest in continuous use.
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Stow-on-the-Wold, England

The Tures

Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.
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Tokyo, Japan

Shin-Ōhashi Bridge

The predecessor to this bridge was depicted in a famous Japanese woodcut print that influenced Van Gogh.
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Galveston, Texas

1900 Storm Memorial

This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.
Sponsored by Visit Galveston
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Galveston, Texas

Juneteenth Monument at Ashton Villa

The statue, located at a mansion-turned-emancipation museum, honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.
Sponsored by Visit Galveston
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Galveston, Texas

The Elissa

The historic tall ship is one of just three of its kind still sailing open waters today.
Sponsored by Visit Galveston
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Kozłów, Poland

Pustynia Kozłowska

How did this desert wind up in the middle of a Polish forest?
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Valletta, Malta

Victory Kitchen Sign

A World War II-era sign in Valletta is a reminder of when Malta was besieged so severely that food needed to be rationed.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Miss America Statues

Three bronze beauty queens welcome you to “Miss America University.”
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