A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

Willy Wonka would love this weird half-a-home.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

One of the first skyscrapers in Santa Monica, and a famous getaway for the Hollywood elite of then and now.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

A pilgrimage site where people ask Saint Dymphna to watch over those who are not of sound mind.

Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

The oldest operating apothecary in the US has treated everyone from Thomas Edison to Mark Twain.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

The world's oldest hologram gallery and the labyrinthine laser laboratory of a holography pioneer.