Once a luxurious flagship of the Soviet Union, this Brutalist structure remains a landmark of Tashkent’s communist past.

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

The revival of a classic Art Deco theater.

An outdoor display of military missiles developed at Point Mugu Naval Base.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

A luxury hotel constructed out of a former jail.

This bridge over D.C.'s Rock Creek Park is sometimes called the "Buffalo Bridge" because of its four buffalo sculptures, which were cast from a single piece of bronze.

The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.

Sip creative cocktails in the former vault of the Riggs Bank.

The hippo that stands on this university campus was once a drunken flea market purchase.

Dine on dumplings at the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York.

Dine on old-school red sauce fare at a former mob hang out and film set for The Sopranos.

A state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to treating beloved birds of prey.

These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.

The site where the leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army was killed is now a memorial.

One of the last designs from architect Oscar Niemeyer.

The larger of two volcanic peaks rising out of the crystalline waters of the Caribbean.

At a Bangkok bistro, one pot of beef stew has been cooking non-stop for more than 45 years.

Drive up a paved road into "Nevada's Yosemite" for exquisite views and mountain hiking in an alpine setting.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

Washington D.C.'s most famous pianist, composer, and bandleader still tickles the ivories outside Howard Theater.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.