Architectural Oddities

One of the largest crucifixes in the world stands 55 feet tall in a secluded, wooded area of northern Michigan.

Urban explorers embraced America's now demolished first suburban mall, south of Chicago.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Colorful power station with a chimney equipped with a gallery for exhaust monitoring equipment.

Twenty-year effort to raise a castle using tools and techniques from the 13th century is now abandoned in the Arkansas woods.

One of the largest open-pit copper mining operations in the entire country.

Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.

The tower was originally used as a chimney for the waste incinerator of St. John's Precinct and Market.

Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

Most powerful transmitter in Germany only broadcasts in the French language.

Most often copied TV Tower in the world.

One woman’s obsession gave birth to this lovely oddity at the Boston Public Library.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

Sculpture that doubles as a time capsule so that life can survive radiation outside Chernobyl.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.