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Luxor, Egypt

Deir el-Medina

The ancient village known as Set Maat, or the 'Place of Truth,' located on this site served as a hub for intellectual and artistic endeavors.
Austin, Texas

‘Malin’s Fountain’

An 18-foot-tall troll sculpture, made from recycled wood and materials found in nature.
San Lucas el Grande, Mexico

Ex-Hacienda de Chautla

A historic Puebla estate featuring a striking castle.
Rome, Italy

Fontana della Terrina

When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.
Tempe, Arizona

Millennium Camera

A camera with an ongoing exposure time of 1,000 years.
Hillside, Illinois

Al Capone’s Grave

Burial site of the notorious Chicago gangster.
Nepal

Ruins of the Temple Tiger Resort

These crumbling walls serve as a reminder of the golden age of safaris in Chitwan National Park.
Fort Rock, Oregon

Derrick Cave

This lava tube cave was once a Cold War fallout shelter.
Bologna, Italy

Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica (International Museum and Library of Music)

Featuring one of the oldest collections of historic musical literature in the world.
Mexico City, Mexico

Eagle Cuauhxicalli

This avian-shaped stone that once held the hearts of Aztec human sacrifices now lies at the feet of Christ inside a Catholic church.
Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cosanti

A disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright built an experimental, partially underground home in the desert.
Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Museum of Encaustic Art

This is not Madame Tussaud’s wax museum.
Phoenix, Arizona

David Bowie Mural

This mural of the late David Bowie features eight colorful panels showcasing Bowie’s various alter egos.
Danbury, Connecticut

World’s Tallest Uncle Sam Statue

Star-spangled and 38 feet tall.
Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton State Hospital

This historic psychiatric hospital is haunted by its chilling past.
Liverpool, England

Mersey Tunnel Pharaoh

On the outside of the Mersey Tunnels, an Art Deco sculpture of an Egyptian Pharaoh wears goggles and racing gear.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico

Jemez Historic Site

Once a year, the ruins of an ancient village come alive with hundreds of glowing farolitos.
Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Marconi Wireless Station Site

The first transatlantic wireless communication between the U.S. and Europe took place here in 1903.
San Francisco, California

Jack Kerouac Alley

Wander down a side street dedicated to one of the members of the Beat Generation.
Herning, Denmark

Lenin Statue of Herning

Relocated from the Baltics, this bronze figure of the Soviet leader reclines on fork-like supports.
Durham, England

'Seek Knowledge Even as Far as China'

A tile mosaic displaying a saying from the prophet Muhammad presents the mission of Durham University's Oriental Museum.
Zaragoza, Spain

Aljaferia Palace

This 11th-century fortress is now the seat of Aragon’s state legislature.
Arès, France

Ovniport UFO Landing Pad

A waterfront landing pad designated for unidentified flying objects still awaits its first guest.
Malawali N.m., India

Bhaja Caves

Ancient rock-cut caves adorned with Buddhist inscriptions and sculptures.