This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

The location of the world's first telescope demonstration.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

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

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.