Barcelona, Spain
Inquisition's Blazon
On the wall of this medieval walkway, a symbol of the Spanish Inquisition.
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Barcelona, Spain
On the wall of this medieval walkway, a symbol of the Spanish Inquisition.
Barcelona, Spain
This fountain was designed to honor the man who helped bring water to Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.
Barcelona, Spain
The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Cambridge, England
Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Baltimore, Maryland
Public opinion is still divided on this enormous sculpture in front of Baltimore's Penn Station.
Youngstown, New York
This historic fort spans more the 300 years.
Washington, D.C.
The privately owned cemetery that holds room for Washington's finest when they step down from life.
Arlington, Virginia
Parking garage where Bob Woodward met Watergate source "Deep Throat."
Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.
Washington, D.C.
This Masonic lodge was the first major private building to be constructed in Washington, D.C. after the Civil War.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.
Herndon, Virginia
This former train station was once an important shipping depot for the regions farmers.
Washington, D.C.
This groundbreaking 16th-century map is known as "America's birth certificate."
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.