In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

Dedicated to one of the author's most iconic works.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.

From grand battles to daily life, this Spanish museum offers a view of world history in miniature.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.

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.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

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

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

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

A stunning gilt bronze relief denounced by Hitler as "degenerate art"—even though it was dedicated to the Nazi leader.

Böttcherstraße's bells, extolling Nordic virtues and the great conquerors of the world.

The inverted pyramid design of this station stands out amid Bratislava's urban landscape.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.