Toronto, Ontario
Lower Bay Station
Lost subway station nestled beneath Toronto's busy commuter line.
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Toronto, Ontario
Lost subway station nestled beneath Toronto's busy commuter line.
Montreal, Québec
A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.
Pushkin, Russia
An 18th century wonder of the world, lost in WWII, re-created at the Catherine Palace.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A homage to the King at the hotel where he revived his career.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.
Page, Arizona
A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.
Barcelona, Spain
An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.
Barcelona, Spain
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
Barcelona, Spain
A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Lisbon, Portugal
This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.
Los Angeles, California
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Los Angeles, California
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
New York, New York
Stunningly detailed mosaics in a New York subway station bring life to the Weimaraners of artist William Wegman's work—and to thousands of commutes.
Los Angeles, California
There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.
Bronx, New York
Hidden inside one of the world's most well-visited zoos is a secret plaque promising eternal life.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Sintra, Portugal
An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Sintra, Portugal
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.