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Ponte di Cecco

Ascoli Piceno, Italy

Ponte di Cecco

According to a local legend, this bridge was constructed by an astrologer with the help of the devil.

St Mary’s Church with bed bug weather vane on the upper left pole

Kingsclere, England

The Kingsclere Bed Bug

After a night ravaged by bedbugs, it's said King John ordered the creation of this weathervane.

Albert Bridge

London, England

The Albert Bridge

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

The Camondo Stairs.

Istanbul, Turkey

Camondo Stairs

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

"See no evil."

Three Wise Monkeys of Tōshōgū Shrine

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

Our Lady of Peace Cathedral sits on one of Bukavu's tallest hills.

The Art Deco Capital of Central Africa

In Bukavu, beautiful buildings have an ugly colonial history. But locals want to save them.

Carly Lunden July 21, 2020

The service station in Ukiah, California, photographed in 1991, is made from the trunks of giant redwoods.

roadside attractions

Fuel Your Imagination With Glorious Photos of Odd Gas Stations

This isn't a good time for cross-country car rides. Good thing John Margolies took a camera on his many road trips.

Jessica Leigh Hester July 20, 2020

The former Anamori Inari Shrine torii.

Haneda Ōtorii

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

Rocca di Piediluco

Piediluco, Italy

Rocca di Piediluco

The ruins of this medieval castle overlook the lake of Piediluco in what was once a sacred forest.

Wulff Castle

Viña del Mar, Chile

Wulff Castle

A whimsical European-style chateau that calls the coast of Chile home.

Pavillon de l'Esprit Nouveau

A masterpiece of modern architecture that caused quite a stir in Paris, recreated in Bologna half a century later.

Ricetto of Candelo

Ricetto of Candelo

A perfectly preserved example of a fortified Medieval ricetto.

Monfort Fortress

Monfort Fortress

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

Dalahästen

Dalahästen

The world's biggest version of the popular Swedish souvenir.

Farmacia Imola Dettagli 9

Farmacia dell’Ospedale Santa Maria della Scaletta

An intact, still operating pharmacy from the 18th-century filled with numerous artifacts and paintings.

Svörtuloft Lighthouse

Svörtuloft Lighthouse

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

Walker Mansion Ruins

Morrison, Colorado

Walker Mansion Ruins

This massive home was constructed by one of the greatest conservationists in Colorado history.

Cedergrenska Tower

Stockholm, Sweden

Cedergrenska Tower

Despite dreams of constructing this fairytale mansion, Albert Gotthard Nestor Cedergren never saw its completion.