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New York, New York

Union Square Metronome

The most confusing clock in New York.
Pushkar, India

Pushkar Brahma Temple

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.
Ahmedabad, India

Lucky Restaurant

This restaurant is proud to be built atop a burial ground.
Panaji, India

Statue of Abbe Faria

In the heart of Panaji, a monument to the pioneer of modern hypnotism.
Panaji, India

Fontainhas

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.
Panaji, India

Casa da Moeda

The erstwhile Portuguese Era mint house of Goa.
Panaji, India

Mandovi Memorial Cross

Dedicated to the victims of a tragic ferry disaster in Goa.
Panaji, India

Panaji's Heritage Steps

These colorful staircases can be found around Goa’s capital.
Panaji, India

Institute Menezes Braganza

The entrance hall of this old cultural institute is decorated with Azulejo artwork depicting Vasco da Gama’s journey to India.
Bommayapalayam, India

Auroville

This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.
Veerampattinam, India

Arikamedu

The best-preserved Roman site in India.
New Delhi, India

India Gate Canopy

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.
New Delhi, India

Lodhi Art District

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.
New Delhi, India

Khari Baoli Rooftop

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.
Hampi, India

Hampi

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.
Jodhpur, India

Mehrangarh Fort

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, India

Ghanta Ghar

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.
Jodhpur, India

Sati Handprints

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.
New Castle, Delaware

New Castle-Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office

Delaware's first railroad lasted only five years and spanned only 16 miles, but its ticket office has survived for two centuries.
Wilmington, Delaware

Winterthur

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.
Charlottesville, Virginia

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia

The only museum outside of Australia dedicated to exhibiting the artwork of Indigenous Australian artists.
Charlottesville, Virginia

The Raven Room

Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia’s Hidden Chemical Hearth

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion

permanently closed
This Philly landmark has a giant butterfly pavilion, three floors of insect displays, and withstood a $40,000 heist.