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The oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States is a nostalgic jewel.

A four paneled, brightly multicolored mosaic adorns the side of this popular grocery store.

Part mural and part sculpture, this work of art sits in the middle of the Promenade, as if swimming in a river of asphalt towards the ocean.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

A Spanish-style estate that has traded black ties for rock concerts.

Peruse produce from Senegal, Cameroon, and other West African nations at this sprawling market.

After immigrating to Paris in the 1970s, two brothers from Laos built a grocery store empire.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.

Third time's a charm, or in this case, two testicles are.

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

From neon green watering holes to bleached elephant foetuses, this Mozambique museum makes natural history weird.

Built by Portuguese colonizers, the palace is now the seat of power for the independent nation.

In 1962, the ocean severed this peninsula—and the village that sat on it—from the Angolan mainland.

This horseshoe-shaped waterfall is the second-largest on the African continent.

This striking otherworldly landscape outside Angola's capital city is the product of millions of years of erosion.

Did Gustav Eiffel design this enigmatic metal building?