New York, New York
Hess Triangle
New York City's smallest piece of private property.
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New York, New York
New York City's smallest piece of private property.
New York, New York
The oldest family-run luncheonette in New York, last renovated in 1948, still serves food and drinks the old-fashioned way.
Brussels, Belgium
This historic Art Nouveau townhouse was the former home of the son of a famous chemical inventor and industrialist.
Brussels, Belgium
A lovely biographical museum in the artist's home of 24 years.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brussels, Belgium
A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.
Brussels, Belgium
A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.
Fez, Morocco
The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
New York, New York
The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.
New York, New York
After surviving abandonment, this powerful Latin American mural is alive again.
New York, New York
An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.
New York, New York
Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.
New York, New York
New York's unstoppable progress turned this cemetery into the smallest burial ground in the city.
New York, New York
This slender three-story building has also had several famous residents.
New York, New York
Phil Mortillaro uses keys to bring art back to the Village.
New York, New York
Those belting out show tunes in this West Village piano bar might not realize it marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.
New York, New York
This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.
New York, New York
This Fifth Avenue church has long been the favored worshiping place of Broadway actors and vaudeville performers.
New York, New York
A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.
New York, New York
Established in 1937, the oldest candy shop in New York City boasts a rainbow-colored inventory that would make Willy Wonka envious.