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Kyoto, Japan

Ichijo Modoribashi Bridge

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.
East Hampton, New York

South End Burying Ground

This cemetery holds the remains of an accused witch and the man that ensured her freedom.
Beaver Island, Michigan

Beaver Island Toy Museum

On a remote island in the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, a museum of collectibles collides with a vintage toy store.
Arlington, Texas

Caelum Mór

Fears of Satanic worshippers swirl around five Celtic-inspired megaliths.
Mexico City, Mexico

Museo Archivo de la Fotografía (Photography Archive Museum)

To make itself stand out in a city renowned for its numerous museums, this photographic archive resorts to immersively-themed exhibitions.
Nye County, Nevada

Fang Ridge

Red rock "fangs" jut out of the desert near the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Coral Gables, Florida

Tenerife Reflecting Point

A plaque honors Miami's sister city in the Canary Islands, inviting one to reflect on their place in the world.
New York, New York

Girl Puzzle Monument

An art installation commemorates journalist Nellie Bly's undercover reporting inside a New York asylum.
Vinh An, Vietnam

An Bang Cemetery

A cityscape of burial tombs that you can easily lose yourself in.
Deçan, Kosovo

Visoki Dečani Monastery

A monastery considered a state-protected cultural monument of exceptional importance, founded in the 14th century by Serbian King Stefan Dečanski.
Boyce, Virginia

Ginkgo Grove Garden

Every autumn, this grove of living fossils erupts in a blaze of brilliant golden-yellow leaves and stinky fruit.
Shanty Bay, Ontario

Oro African Church

One of the last remaining structures built by a community of African Canadians in the 19th century.
Parma, Italy

Lousy Tower

Where mountaineers were checked for lice before entering the city.
Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Statehouse Fossils

The walls of the statehouse tell the story of Ohio’s prehistoric past.
Sonoma, California

Donum Estate

This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.
Chicago, Illinois

Kwa-Ma-Rolas Totem Pole

Kwanu'sila the Thunderbird has been silently watching over Chicago for more than 100 years (kind of).
Madrid, Spain

Monument to Federico Rubio

Shrapnel scars and bullet holes from the Spanish Civil War can still be seen in this monument to Spanish doctor Federico Rubio.
Charlotte, North Carolina

Gainesville-Midland 301

This steam locomotive served as both an interesting static display and unique playground equipment since 1959.
Osaka, Japan

Radium Onsen

This bathhouse includes an option to soak in radioactive water.
Somanathapura, India

Keshava Temple

An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement
Hudiksvall, Sweden

Bosse Östlin Statue

A heated sculpture pays tribute to an actor who loved hugs.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Muzium Telekom (Telecom Museum)

Malaysia's first interactive museum.
Aki, Japan

Ioki Cave

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.
Sudbury, England

The Hundred and One Dalmatians Drinking Fountain

At this fountain, Pongo and Missis of "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," stopped to drink.