The World's Lesser Known Places

March 28, 2024 04:55

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Have a glimpse of the world's lesser known countries, cities, towns, villages and places

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Roman-Era Sites

The Ruins of Palais Gallien in Bordeaux

The Ruins of Palais Gallien are the skeletal remnants of a Roman amphitheater, where gladiators and lions ferociously fought to death nearly two millennia ago.

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Quirky Buildings

The Elephant House, Toronto’s Trunk-Bearing Monument

As its name suggests, Toronto's Elephant House is adorned with a life-size elephant sculpture who greets flummoxed passersby with her swirling trunk.

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Monuments

Monumento Unión de los Océanos, Cartagena’s Seaside Monument

In 1998, Cartagena erected a monument that pays homage to the five oceans of the world, reflecting its centuries-old link with the nearby sea.