Winding country roads in eastern West Virginia lead to an extraordinary place populated by fiberglass giants.

This bell is one of the last remnants of the lost city of Triadelphia.

Since 2017, the remains of Stretford's industrial past have been occupied by a collection of gnomes.

One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.

A never-inhabited village that was built as part of Mussolini's agricultural reforms.

Artist Jack Pierson made this surreal sculpture in honor of Wonder Valley, a countercultural community on edge of civilization.

This extremely naked God of Drunkards welcomes visitors to Kochi Station.

A hulking remnant of Alaska's industrial gold mining boom in the 1920s.

An oversized Van Gogh reproduction is one of three massive sunflower paintings across the globe.

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.

An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.

This fully restored synagogue explores the American Jewish experience along the old frontier.

This museum is home to one of the largest private collections of seashells in Australia.

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

This mansion was made famous by its colorful cast of owners and location along the Sante Fe Trail.

A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.

A small museum dedicated to taking the taboo out of all things related to poo.

A tiny museum dedicated exclusively to the tiny art that decorates matchboxes.

A schoolhouse and chapel are all that remains of this alpine village.

This flagship of the Mexican Navy has had a bumpy second life after being retired from service.

This cabin once belonged to one of California's original settlers.