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Places for kids' adventures in California

California offers families many places where children learn through play and exploration. From major theme parks to museums and nature centers, there are opportunities for hands-on experiences throughout the state. Children can perform scientific experiments, watch animals up close, enjoy rides, and...

Meteorite craters on Earth

Meteorite impact craters are scars on Earth's surface created when asteroids collided with our planet. These geological structures range from 110 meters to 300 kilometers in diameter and tell stories spanning millions of years. The collision created extreme heat and pressure, forging rare minerals...

Space research and UFOs: scientific facilities, museums, and observation sites

Sites dedicated to space research and UFO phenomena include scientific facilities and historic places where humans try to understand the universe and explore the question of extraterrestrial life. These sites include radio telescopes that listen to signals from space, space launch centers, labs...

Street art in major cities

Urban art transforms global cities into open-air galleries, where walls serve as canvases for artistic expression. From Miami to Berlin, from São Paulo to New Delhi, murals and graffiti redefine public spaces and encourage visitors to explore neighborhoods dedicated to this form of contemporary art....

Street art and wall paintings in cities worldwide

Street art transforms cities through color and form. In alleys, on building walls, and across public squares, artists create works that explore social issues, graphic designs, and creative visions. Urban surfaces become spaces where messages are shared and new perspectives emerge. Berlin features...

Cable car rides over mountains and cities worldwide

Cable cars connect people with mountain peaks, city neighborhoods and river valleys around the world. These transport systems offer views of natural landscapes and urban settings during the journey. Some feature rotating cabins that turn during transit, while others stand out through technical...

Ancient aqueducts and water systems of the world

This collection shows the impressive water structures that people built in ancient times to transport water across long distances. Roman and Ottoman engineers constructed aqueducts that crossed rivers and valleys, standing up to 50 meters high. They were made of multiple layers of stone arches...

Oil Platforms: Offshore Extraction and Drilling

Offshore oil platforms are extraction facilities operating up to 2,450 meters below sea level. From the North Sea to the Sea of Okhotsk, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Brazilian coasts, these structures play a significant role in global energy production. Troll A in Norway rises 472 meters from the...

Global renewable energy sites and installations

This collection presents major renewable energy installations from around the globe, showing how solar plants and wind farms work within different landscapes. From California to China, these sites demonstrate the physical reality of modern energy generation. You will find offshore wind installations...

These spectacular funiculars that challenge gravity

Since the 19th century, funiculars connect the tops of towns and mountains to the rest of the land. Some go up in a few minutes, where walking would take an hour. Others pass through old neighborhoods on the hills. They are part of everyday life for local residents and help visitors reach places...

The largest Ferris wheels in the world: rankings, map, and photos

Observation wheels allow the exploration of cities and their surroundings from heights ranging from 25 to 250 meters. These steel structures rotate slowly, giving visitors time to observe monuments, watercourses, and neighborhoods spread at their feet. In London, the London Eye looms over the Thames...

Architecture by Winy Maas in Europe and Asia

Dutch architect Winy Maas, co-founder of MVRDV, designs buildings that experiment with form while keeping everyday function central. His work spans Europe and Asia, creating homes, cultural spaces, and offices that stand out in their cities. Each project responds to what a place needs, refusing to...

Jacques Herzog buildings: modern architecture, museums, stadiums

Jacques Herzog co-founded Herzog & de Meuron with Pierre de Meuron, an architecture firm that has completed projects across multiple continents. The portfolio includes museums, stadiums, residential buildings and cultural centers in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Each project responds to its...

Zaha Hadid architecture worldwide

Zaha Hadid designed buildings with curved forms and futuristic aesthetics that stand apart from conventional structures. Her work appears worldwide, from Baku to Miami, and includes cultural centers, transport hubs, and corporate headquarters. The buildings use concrete, glass, and metal to...

Niemeyer Architecture: Map of His Works

Oscar Niemeyer shaped Brazilian modernism with his concrete constructions featuring bold geometric forms. In Brasília, the capital he helped design, the Cathedral stands out with its sixteen columns rising 40 meters (131 feet) high, while the National Congress combines two 28-story towers with...

Water towers around the world

Water towers are critical engineering structures that ensure the storage and distribution of drinking water in urban and rural areas. Over decades, these structures have evolved far beyond their utilitarian role to become notable architectural elements. This collection includes diverse examples...

Gardens behind walls in Andalusia

Andalusia holds a notable collection of historic gardens that reflect different periods of Spanish history. These sites combine Moorish, Christian, and modern design traditions and demonstrate the evolution of garden art on the Iberian Peninsula. From the terraced layouts of the Nasrid era to the...

European lakes off the beaten path: Alps, Scotland, Iceland

Europe contains numerous lakes distinguished by their natural beauty and relative seclusion. From the turquoise waters of the Dolomites to the clear lakes of the Scottish Highlands, these locations span various geological formations. These lakes lie within alpine regions, volcanic areas, or historic...

Hidden gems of the scandinavian fjords

The Norwegian fjords offer far more than the familiar postcard views. This collection focuses on sites many visitors overlook: medieval stave churches with intricate timber construction, waterfalls that plunge behind hiking trails, and glaciers stretching across multiple valleys. From the Trollkirka...

Parks and gardens in Southeast Asia

The public parks and botanical gardens of Southeast Asian cities provide respite from traffic and congestion. In Bangkok, Lumphini Park offers 142 acres of green space with a man-made lake and exercise facilities, while Benjakitti Park sits along the waterfront near the Queen Sirikit Convention...