Bern, Switzerland
Bärengraben
The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.
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Bern, Switzerland
Méret Oppenheim Fountain
The Swiss artist's bulbous and overgrown shape-shifting sculpture controversially graces the center of Bern.
Bern, Switzerland
The Child Eater of Bern
A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.
Geneva, Switzerland
Treille Promenade
One of the longest wooden benches in the world snakes around Geneva's Treille Promenade.
Geneva, Switzerland
L’horloge Fleurie (The Flower Clock)
The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds.
Geneva, Switzerland
Brunswick Monument
An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.
Geneva, Switzerland
Statue of Frankenstein's Monster
One of the most historical literary characters continues to stroll his hometown.
Reykjavik, Iceland
'The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience'
A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.
New York, New York
New York Herald Monument
There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.
New York, New York
Giant Needle and Button
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...
New York, New York
Trinity Churchyard
This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.
New York, New York
Survivor Tree
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
New York, New York
'The Sphere'
This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.
New York, New York
Delmonico's Pompeii Columns
Possible relics of the ancient Roman city are hidden in this restaurant's façade.
New York, New York
The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial
Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.
New York, New York
Fraunces Tavern
This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.
New York, New York
The SeaGlass Carousel
Manhattan’s Battery Park has a whimsical carousel full of spinning, glowing fish.
New York, New York
The Double Check Businessman
This anonymous businessman sculpted in bronze became an enduring memorial after 9/11, and had been mistaken by rescue workers for a survivor in the rubble.
New York, New York
Fearless Girl Statue
Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.
New York, New York
The Cross at Ground Zero
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
Bryant Park Bathroom
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
Windsor, England
The Queen's Swans at Windsor
All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
New York, New York
Nikola Tesla Street Corner
Commemorating the spot where the famous scientist fed his pigeons.
