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Datong, China

Yungang Grottoes

Explore this massive series of 45 caves and over 51,000 sculptures carved from cliffsides in China.
Gampola, Sri Lanka

Ambuluwawa Tower

An asymmetrically spiraling tower perched on top of a protected mountain.
Sliema, Malta

Sea Water Distilling Plant

Malta’s oldest sea water distillation building is now an architectural anomaly on the Sliema waterfront.
Forest Park, Illinois

Showmen’s Rest

A section in the cemetery mostly for circus performers, including victims of the famous 1918 Hammond Circus train wreck.
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Westergasfabriek

One of Amsterdam’s most popular cultural and recreational complexes is on the site of a former gas works.
Pungo Andongo, Angola

Black Rocks of Pungo Andongo

These giant volcanic rocks towering above the Angolan savannah once served as a natural fortification.
Mitaoli, India

Chausath Yogini Temple

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.
Fez, Morocco

Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts

A caravanserai turned into a museum showcasing the mastery of local carpenters.
Eide, Norway

Norway’s Largest Stone

This 65,000-ton glacial boulder stands as a striking natural monument.
Hokuto, Japan

Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

The only museum dedicated to the American street artist is in rural Japan.
Speculator, New York

Pig Rock

Surprising rock art on the Adirondack Scenic Byway.
Oaxaca, Mexico

Parque Los Conos

Abandoned pieces of Mexico’s agricultural industry are the centerpiece of this park.
Toyooka, Japan

Genbudo Park

A dramatic landscape of ancient lava, carved into hexagonal columns by nature itself.
Stonehaven, Scotland

Stonehaven Boardwalk Sculptures

A series of mysterious metal artwork adorn this harbor walkway.
Hokuto, Japan

Yamataka Jindai Zakura

One of Japan’s oldest and largest cherry trees is said to have been planted by an ancient, heroic prince.
Surrey, England

Reigate Tunnel

First road tunnel in England.
İkizler Köyü, Turkey

Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.
Rufisque, Senegal

Lake Retba

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.
Los Angeles, California

Bronson Cave

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.
Las Vegas, Nevada

'Akhob'

James Turrell's total color immersion art installation, hidden on the top floor of a luxury handbag shop.
New York, New York

5 Beekman Street

This beautiful building in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District was empty for decades.
Durham, England

Finchale Priory

The former "holiday home" for monks at the Durham Cathedral.
Constanța, Romania

Constanța Casino

Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.
Balgarevo, Bulgaria

Cape Kaliakra

The site of many battles and tragedies, including the 40 maidens who leapt into the sea.