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Vancouver, Washington

Japanese Castaways Memorial

A monument dedicated to "the three Kichis," who washed ashore.
mikewalker Added by mikewalker
Sønderborg, Denmark

Hønekilden (The Hen Spring)

This enchanting spring, steeped in local lore and a touch of royal history, was said to be the place where newborns were collected, rather than being delivered by storks.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Toronto, Ontario

First Toronto Post Office

The first post office in Toronto still operates today, complete with quill pens and ink for writing letters.
Herman Purrmann the German Added by Herman Purrmann the German
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Trompettersteeg

Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Ronald Reagan Eating a Potato Pancake

A bronze statue to commemorate the former president's visit to a local Polish-American festival.
jyackabonis Added by jyackabonis
Oslo, Norway

'Glory Glory with Crutches'

Located within military grounds, this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Tainan City, Taiwan

Snail Alley

The residence of a Taiwanese literary scholar sits down an alleyway adorned with depictions of snails.
nicholasabateman Added by nicholasabateman
Clover, Virginia

Grave of Henrietta Lacks

The woman whose immortal cell line continues to shape scientific research was buried near her birthplace in a grave that was left unmarked for nearly 60 years.
apbreuhan Added by apbreuhan
London, England

Oval Gasholder

How did a fuel storage container become one of the most famous sights in the sporting world of cricket?
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Piran, Slovenia

Sarajevo ‘84

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Perth, Australia

Eliza Sculpture

A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.
Added by ganano4
Manchester, England

'A New Broom'

This statue of an everyday cleaning tool sits proud upon a plinth in Manchester's coolest quarter.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Thunder Bay, Ontario

Porphyry Point Lighthouse

Live your lighthouse keeper dreams at this unique lodging on a Canadian island.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Piran, Slovenia

Sečovlje Saltpans Natural Park

Workers have collected salt here in a process virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages.
Michelle Cassidy Added by Michelle Cassidy
Albertinia, South Africa

World's Largest Aloe Statue

A larger-than-life representation of the humble aloe plant.
CoolCrab Added by CoolCrab
Eindhoven, Netherlands

De Berenkuil

A bike traffic circle showcasing the works of local graffiti artists.
annebelleo Added by annebelleo
Tacoma, Washington

Point Defiance Slides

Slip in a slide while waiting for the ferry.
Added by lraeb
Copenhagen, Denmark

Happy City Birds Mural

Famous for his giant trolls, Thomas Dambo's lesser-known early work is a creative 3D mural with sustainable birdhouses.
Johan SWE Added by Johan SWE
Portland, Maine

'Pinecone'

An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.
Added by carofine
Chino, Japan

Fujimori Tea Houses

High in the trees or suspended between cables, these surreal structures are the works of a unique Japanese architect.
Paul Goodsort Added by Paul Goodsort
Staten Island, New York

Matt Green NYC Walk Marker

This sign marks the start and end of Matt Green's nearly 10,000-mile quest to walk every block of every street in New York City.
Added by jasoneppink
Lipnice nad Sázavou, Czechia

Národní památník odposlechu (National Interception Memorial)

This trio of reliefs—an ear, a mouth, and a pair of eyes—carved into the walls of flooded quarries is a monument to spying.
Added by barbeque
Durrës, Albania

Old Doors Trail

A fascinating little project dedicated to preserving the charming historic doors of Durrës.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Old Town Počitelj

This fortified town dating back to the 1400s is often described as an open-air museum and is a protected National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Added by arturmaiap