A wooden theatre that remains the heart of a charming Victorian-era New Jersey enclave.

This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Once called Winthrop Park in 1889, home to a decidedly sexy tribute to the Monitor vs. Merrimac battle.

Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The tomb of the mythological founder of Padua is not hidden in some obscure crypt, but stands right in the middle of the city square.

The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."

In Cold Spring, New York, a shrine containing Godzilla and an assortment of plastic dinosaurs stands dedicated to a teenager who died in a car accident in 1996.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

The only surviving sidewalk clock in Brooklyn.

Neoclassical bank designed by NY architects Helmle & Huberty.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

An early Portuguese serial killer's head is alarmingly well preserved in a jar at the University of Lisbon.

Bask in the 19th century grandeur of an eccentric Freemason millionaire's private gardens.

Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

A Wisconsin kitsch palace from the 1930s lives its second life in 21st-century Brooklyn.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.