These strikingly barren, rolling red hills were caused by bad farming practices.

Known as "Toronto's Flatiron."

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.

An enigmatic concrete structure in a lakeside Toronto park raises more questions than answers.

The oldest landmark of Toronto is a testament to shifting sands.

Does this statue depict Thor, or Jesus Christ? Nobody knows.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

A remnant of the original World Trade Center complex continues to serve as a commuter gateway.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.

Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.