Unusual Places & Things Archives

The Phallic-Looking Brno Astronomical Clock

Find out why the phallic-looking Brno Astronomical Clock is one of the city’s top attractions and learn about its incredible history.

Isola di Loreto is a private island in Italy’s Lake Iseo. This must see place has a 2 story Neo-Gothic castle, lighthouses, & more.

The Heroinat Memorial in Pristina pays tribute to the country’s women who suffered greatly during the Kosovo war.

While visiting Antwerp, check out the comical Den Deugniet, a statue of a young boy pulling down his pants in a forever full moon pose.

Visit the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade to learn about his fascinating life & take part in fun interactive exhibitions.

Visit the 200+ decorative plaques along Literature Street in Vilnius, Lithuania. Each one pays a unique tribute to a Lithuanian author.

The Sun Voyager in Reykjavík, Iceland is a 17 meter long, 2.6 ton stainless steel sculpture intended to inspire the Icelandic people.

Visit this dark tourist site, the Brno Ossuary, in Czechia to see more than 50,000 skulls and learn about the site’s history.

Visitors often wonder just why there’s a 2-meter high bronze Ronald Reagan statue in Budapest? Find out how it got there.

Montagne De Bueren is one of the world’s most “extreme” staircases. With a 30% incline and 374 steps, scaling this staircase is no easy feat.