Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

The bank that helped fund the Mexican-American War and the purchase of Alaska met its downfall after helping Augusto Pinochet launder money.

An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.

One of the world's smallest prisons boasts just two small cells.

An abandoned beach resort in Normandy reclaimed by artists.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

The vibrant buildings in the “capital of the comic strip” celebrate the art form that made it famous.

This crack in France's seaside cliffs once hid a sinister secret.

A castle-like sea fort from the 17th century is now a museum to oyster farming.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.

Supposed home of the camel ridden by Napoleon during his Egyptian campaign.

Considered the birthplace of the Copper Age and Bronze Age, the river is tinted red from 5,000 years of mining.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

Celebrate the end of the Great French Wine Blight with a festival of kissing.

This spacecraft-shaped water tower is only a part of the mysterious UFO mania in this Brazilian town.

A shining sculpture made of 3,115 lights, the number of visible stars in the Northern Hemisphere.