A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

Remnants of a 4th-century church with vivid medieval frescoes and ancient sarcophagi hide beneath this old basilica.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.

This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.

This historic orchard contains Northern Europe's largest collection of paradise apple trees.

A vault of safe-deposit boxes in an old bank has been repurposed as a time capsule of Hispanic culture.

The former residence of Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman, an enslaved African-American woman who successfully sued for her freedom.

The shattered remnants of a meteor that struck Santa Fe more than a billion years ago.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

Celebrated in poem, this tiny hidden cemetery has a big and grisly history.

In a small Kentish seaside stands the former home of one of the greatest science-fiction writers.

A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.

One of the few places where you can visit a cenote and Maya ruins at the same time.

A mass grave for victims of an airline disaster that led to much-needed safety improvements for commercial flights.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.

A coastal monument honors one of Mexico's most notable immigrant groups.

A public art jibe at one of the United States’ oldest and longest-serving senators.

This former Soviet military base has over 10 original aircraft and an enormous amount of memorabilia on display.

Residents of this seaside village are building a miniature 1:10 scale version of their historic town.