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Ridala Parish, Estonia

Ungru Manor

The gutted remains of this Estonian mansion are a monument to a tragic love.
ahvenas Added by ahvenas
Kaunas, Lithuania

Monument to the Victims of Fascism

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.
serflac Added by serflac
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil

The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Bath, England

Pulteney Weir

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Bonn, Germany

Bonn Cherry Blossoms

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.
Added by Capt Kirch
Venice, Italy

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.
matthiasheinrich Added by matthiasheinrich
Manchester, England

Soviet Engels Statue

Manchester salvaged this sculpture of the adopted Mancunian when it was no longer wanted in Ukraine.
JamazingClayton Added by JamazingClayton
Copenhagen, Denmark

Grundtvig’s Church

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.
Added by mongoosenamedt
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy

Balcony of Italy (Balcone d'Italia)

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
JamazingClayton Added by JamazingClayton
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.
matthewmoore Added by matthewmoore
Bamburgh, England

Teak Ceiling at Bamburgh Castle

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Portland, Oregon

International Rose Test Garden

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.
hcw2rp Added by hcw2rp
Tokyo, Japan

Myth of Tomorrow

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.
KoinuSensei Added by KoinuSensei
Tokyo, Japan

Owl Police Box

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.
KoinuSensei Added by KoinuSensei
Iceland

Fjaðrárgljúfur

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Added by gabebk101
Springfield, New Zealand

Springfield Doughnut

A giant doughnut was given to the small New Zealand town of Springfield to promote "The Simpsons Movie."
Added by sophiesimms1992
Manchester, England

The Manchester Bee

Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Larne, Northern Ireland

Madman's Window

It is said a heartbroken man visited the gap every day to stare blankly out at the sea.
larnerenovationgeneration Added by larnerenovationgeneration
Clevedon, England

Clevedon Pier

Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Kulionys, Lithuania

Lithuanian Ethnocosmology Museum

The first museum dedicated to exploring humanity's cultural relationship with the celestial world.
Giedrius Added by Giedrius
Øygarden kommune, Norway

Ocean Wave Power Plants

Ruins of two abandoned stations destroyed by the power they sought to harness.
Added by SaltSild
Bath, England

Botanical Gardens of Bath

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.
Curioussquirrel Added by Curioussquirrel
Wakefield, England

Sandal Castle

Though much of the castle was robbed of its stones, the underlying earthworks are among the best-preserved in England.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Cobweb Bridge

The whimsical steel spider lurking in the shadows of this suspension bridge shows that engineers can have a sense of humor.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman