Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

A curious friendship between two inanimate ladies.

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

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

Once a purveyor of Santeria supplies, religious products , and household sundries, now closed.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

An idyllic swimming pool tells the tale of Hemingway's trouble with women.

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.

Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.

The remaining relics of the patroness of Paris lie in a chapel under a striking double spiral staircase.

This little-known relic crypt holds stolen parts of a Roman Empress.

With a history of slaughter, feast, and famine, remnants of the pork industry decorate this area--even its church.

Walk upon the mementos of the dead in this Parisian courtyard paved with medieval tombstones.

Skeletons, medical artifacts, and other obscure and precious treasures all displayed in a wooden pharmacist's cabinet.

Site of a classic 19th-century physics experiment to prove the earth is rotating.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.