New York, New York
'Life Underground' Sculptures
An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
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New York, New York
An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
Brooklyn, New York
Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Frankfurt, Germany
This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.
Frankfurt, Germany
Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.
Frankfurt, Germany
Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Seattle, Washington
This Puget Sound military post has a long, turbulent history as a gateway to the Pacific.
Seattle, Washington
Allowing humans and fish alike to migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back again.
Seattle, Washington
Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
42nd story Pyramid shaped penthouse tops Seattle's oldest skyscraper.
Seattle, Washington
Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.
Seattle, Washington
A busy cafe better known for board games than food.
Seattle, Washington
Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.
Seattle, Washington
A nondescript Seattle restaurant inherited a piece of European history.
Seattle, Washington
From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.
Seattle, Washington
Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.
Seattle, Washington
Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.
Seattle, Washington
Spanning an elevation of 160 feet and containing 388 steps, this is Seattle's longest staircase.
Seattle, Washington
Where else would a linchpin of post-colonial Native American cuisine anchor the menu but a museum?