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

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

The massive gardens and office of a Brazilian sculptor.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

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

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Time has been frozen at this station since the bombing in 1980—or so it was believed.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

Mysterious craters may have been home to an ancient cult.

This quarry filled with 65 million-year-old limestone is now home to a nature reserve.