340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

A Bhutanese temple gifted from the isolated Himalayan kingdom is now a surprising cultural gem located at the University of Texas at El Paso.

This strange, big-tailed beast became a Pennsylvania town's unofficial mascot.

Postmodern architect Robert Venturi’s gift to his mother stands as an example of the midcentury’s wild swings in building aesthetics and design.

A glittering Thai Buddhist temple in suburban Pennsylvania.

Over the centuries, this island paradise has done it all, from providing monks with ecclesiastical respite to sheltering an exiled Leon Trotsky.

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This charming stone church on the shore of Lake Tekapo is an icon in astrophotography.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

New Zealand's epic shrine to all things puzzling.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

Plymouth's huge yet little-known memorial to the Pilgrims.

Since 1947, this living history museum has been providing an immersive look at life in Plymouth Colony.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.