19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.

An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.

Visitors can still take a train to this former train station turned museum.

This small monument marks the divide between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost tip of Africa.

This recreated Roman outpost stands above its buried predecessor.

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

This neighborhood of futuristic ball houses looks like an alien settlement in a science fiction film.

A UFO-shaped event building originally intended to be a science museum showcasing the future.

Crafted in 1911, this steam locomotive spent its entire working life in Flagstaff.

An abandoned Jazz Age dream home and con man's hideout in Death Valley.

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

A historic and beautiful Art Nouveau chamber in a historic railway station.

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Designed as a 17th-century watchtower, the former fort is now a popular sunset haunt.