Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.

An exquisite Baroque church in Vienna's old town.

Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

The topiary maze at the Habsburg hunting lodge.

The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

Conifers from the Jurassic Period transformed into stone in Patagonia.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

When you can afford only half a road, you build only half a road.

This lagomorph-obsessed Route 66 emporium is home to a giant jackrabbit that sits in a bunny graveyard.

The world's second largest rocking chair is found on Route 66 in Cuba... Missouri.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

This historic folk art garden contains a nightmare tower that claims to be the world's largest concrete totem pole.

A pair of giant roadside arrows are all that remains of a former Route 66 trading post.

This museum started as a collection of Manhattan Projects and continues to add exhibits as they are declassified.

Once in disrepair, this popular Texas stop along iconic Route 66 has been restored to its past glory.

The most confusing clock in New York.

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.