Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The oldest working mechanical clock in the world.

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

Built as part of a "sludge fleet" that transported sewage, this historic steamship now mostly moves people.

The rusting relics of Southampton's former luxurious flying boat industry.

A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.

The iconic blonde bombshell has a familial connection to this town in southern Norway.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

This ex-prison dates back to the Middle Ages.

In the center of Wrocław's old meat market stands a somber tribute to the city's livestock.

A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.