New York, New York
Church of the Intercession
A Manhattan Episcopal church with an eerie underground crypt.
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New York, New York
A Manhattan Episcopal church with an eerie underground crypt.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
New York, New York
The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.
New York, New York
The most confusing clock in New York.
New York, New York
Test your business savvy and play the market for cocktails at this stock exchange-inspired watering hole.
New York, New York
Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.
New York, New York
This exemplar of modernist architecture is meant to captivate and inspire students of the Cooper Union.
New York, New York
A hidden "place of interment for gentlemen."
New York, New York
Become a prohibition rebel.
New York, New York
The competition: breathe deeply as long as you can.
Auburn, California
A dentist's hated concrete colossi are now beloved icons of the community.
Stanford, California
A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.
Palo Alto, California
Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.
Palo Alto, California
Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.
Burlingame, California
A comprehensive collection of Pez dispensers.
Florence, Italy
The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.
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
Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Prague, Czechia
Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.
Prague, Czechia
A saintly relic hidden in a Prague church basement.
Prague, Czechia
Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.
Prague, Czechia
Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.