18 places to discover
Aguinaldo Park is a small historic public park in Poblacion, Lubuagan, Kalinga, in northern Luzon. It marks the site where General Emilio Aguinaldo established his headquarters from March to May 1900 during the Philippine-American War, when Lubuagan served as his temporary capital. The park contains a monument and markers commemorating this period and serves as a quiet town-center landmark for visitors interested in local history.
Algebuckina Bridge is a historic steel railway bridge spanning the Neales River on the Oodnadatta Track in Far North South Australia. Built in 1891-1892 as part of the Great Northern Railway extension to Oodnadatta, it was the longest bridge in South Australia at 578.8 metres with 19 spans. Now disused and State Heritage-listed, it is a major landmark of the former Central Australia Railway and outback engineering heritage.
The Bantay Bell Tower is a historic red-brick watchtower and belfry located on a hilltop in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, just northeast of Vigan City. Built in 1591 as part of the fortified St. Augustine Parish Church complex, it served as a watchtower against pirate invasions during the Spanish colonial period. Known for its distinctive old brick architecture and panoramic views, it is one of the oldest surviving structures in Ilocos and a prominent landmark of the province.
The Birdsville Track is a 517 km historic unsealed outback stock route linking Marree in South Australia to Birdsville in Queensland. Established in the 1880s for droving cattle to the Marree railhead, it traverses gibber plains, sand dunes and desert wetlands of the Tirari and Sturt Stony Deserts. Today it is a renowned 4WD touring route noted for its pastoral heritage, remote desert landscapes and isolation.
Dakrong Bridge is a historic bridge spanning the Dakrong River in Dakrong Town, Dakrong District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Located on National Route 9 and the Ho Chi Minh Trail, it connects the river banks in a mountainous valley. Originally built during wartime and later rebuilt, it is recognized as a National Historical Relic. The bridge is notable for its steel structure, river views, and role as a landmark on the former north-south supply route.
Dalton Pass, also known as Balete Pass, is a historic mountain pass in Tactac, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, on the border with Nueva Ecija along the Pan-Philippine Highway. Situated in the Caraballo Mountains at about 910 meters elevation, it connects Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon. Notable for its scenic mountain views and the Dalton Pass National Shrine commemorating World War II, it serves as both a major roadway and a viewpoint and memorial stop for travelers.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument is a large bronze memorial located on Hill D1 in central Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province, northwestern Vietnam. Erected in 2004 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1954 Battle of Dien Bien Phu, it depicts three soldiers standing beneath a flag. Situated on the city's highest central hill, it offers panoramic views and serves as a prominent landmark and commemorative site within the Dien Bien Phu battlefield complex.
The Dumaguete Belfry is a historic coral-stone bell tower and watchtower located beside St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral in central Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Built in 1811 during the Spanish colonial period to warn against Moro pirate raids, it is considered the oldest belfry in the Visayas and a prominent city landmark. The four-sided tower stands in Quezon Park area and remains a symbol of Dumaguete's heritage.
Fort Pikit is a late 19th-century Spanish stone fort located on a hill in Barangay Fort Pikit, Malidegao, Cotabato, Mindanao. Built in 1893, it overlooks the Pulangi River and Liguasan Marsh. Declared a National Historical Landmark, the well-preserved fort features thick stone walls, bastions and a historical marker. It is notable as one of the few remaining Spanish-era military structures in central Mindanao and a viewpoint over the surrounding lowlands.
This historic Sikh shrine in Hanumangarh commemorates the martyrdom of Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtab Singh, two revered Sikh warriors from the 18th century. Constructed in the 1700s, the Gurudwara marks the site where these saints rested during their journey after executing justice against Massa Ranghar in 1740. The shrine serves the local Sikh community with daily prayers, kirtan, and langar services.
Maria Island National Park is an island national park off Tasmania's east coast, accessible only by ferry from Triabunna in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay municipality. The car-free island is notable for its combination of natural and historic values, including the Darlington Probation Station, part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Area, dramatic coastal cliffs, and abundant wildlife such as wombats, kangaroos and Tasmanian devils.
Muong Thanh Bridge is a historic iron bridge spanning the Nam Rom River in Muong Thanh Ward, Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province, northwestern Vietnam. Originally built during the French colonial period, it is preserved as part of the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield relic complex. The bridge is notable for its role in the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Campaign and is a recognized national historic relic visited for its heritage value and riverside setting.
Namtok Phlio National Park is a 134.5 sq km protected area in Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, about 14 km southeast of Chanthaburi town. Centered on the perennial Phlio Waterfall with clear pools inhabited by soro brook carp, the park combines evergreen forest, historic royal memorials including Alongkorn Chedi, and nature trails. Established in 1975, it is notable for its accessible waterfall, cultural history linked to King Rama V, and biodiversity.
The Old Watchtower is a Spanish colonial-era coastal watchtower located in the municipality of Libertad in northern Antique, Philippines. Built with coral stone blocks, it served as a lookout and defense structure against Moro pirate raids during the Spanish period. Situated near the shoreline in the town center area, the weathered stone tower remains as a preserved heritage landmark reflecting the region's colonial history and coastal defense system.
Pallarenda is a northern coastal suburb and beach area of Townsville in Queensland, Australia, about 10 km north of the city centre. It is known for its long sandy beach facing Cleveland Bay with views to Magnetic Island and Cape Cleveland, and for the adjoining Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park. The area combines a calm family beach, foreshore parkland, and significant World War II historic sites.
Price Mansion is a historic American-era residence in downtown Tacloban City, Leyte. Built for mining engineer Walter Scott Price, it is notable for serving as General Douglas MacArthur's headquarters and the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth government after the Leyte Landing in October 1944. The two-storey wooden mansion is a preserved example of early 20th-century colonial architecture and a key World War II heritage landmark in the city.
Punta Cruz Watchtower is a Spanish colonial-era coral stone watchtower located in Barangay Punta Cruz, Maribojoc, Bohol, Philippines. Built in 1796, it stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the Bohol Strait and Cebu. It is notable as the only watchtower in the Philippines with a perfect isosceles triangle plan and is recognized as a National Cultural Treasure for its well-preserved military architecture.
Santichaiprakarn Park is a small riverside public park in the Bang Lamphu area of Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River at the mouth of Khlong Bang Lamphu. Built around the historic Phra Sumen Fort, one of only two surviving forts of the original Rattanakosin city walls, the park is notable for its river views, mature trees, and open lawns. It serves as a popular local recreation and sunset-viewing spot near Phra Athit Road.