This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

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.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland’s second-largest island emit an entrancing sound.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

A museum and doll store featuring a surreal and super sanitized version of where babies come from.

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.