Parks

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

Enormous sandstone towers loom within a Czech forest.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

The composer known as the "Swedish Mozart" arranged to be buried in an unusual spot.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

The site of a defunct mill, that once supplied marble for the construction of the Lincoln Memorial.

A natural swimming hole that was once a ceremonial center for Mayan priests.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.

The largest art park on the European continent.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

A massive bur oak tree believed to be some 500 years old is the centerpiece of this quiet urban greenspace.

It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.

A secret greenspace hides atop a Capitol parking garage.

Cascading outward, this waterfall creates the appearance of a flowing veil.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.