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Polish babkas, cheesecakes, and rose jelly-filled doughnuts are made fresh daily at this neighborhood stalwart.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

A unique music museum housed in a historic Boston theater.

The strikingly modern structure stands out among the brick buildings speckling the Harvard Business School's campus.

Beautiful steampunk ghosts of early Massachusetts.

The woman whose immortal cell line continues to shape scientific research was buried near her birthplace in a grave that was left unmarked for nearly 60 years.

A Wisconsin kitsch palace from the 1930s lives its second life in 21st-century Brooklyn.

An easy to overlook storefront hides some of the most authentic and regionally diverse Chinese food in New York.

Become a prohibition rebel.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

A comprehensive collection of toy and model trains, largely from the mid-20th century.

Referred to as "the crappiest fountain ever," this sculpture has been splashing unknowing passersby since 1969.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

A serene, almost spiritual place to do one's business. Who knew a public toilet could inspire and awe?

This extraordinary model train layout covers over 1,700 square feet, with multiple trains running simultaneously.

The first home and studio that belonged to the famous architect.

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.

This former Norwegian sailor's church is slowly being taken over by ramshackle robot musicians.

The world’s oldest and biggest bookstore stocking only mystery, crime fiction, espionage, and thrillers.