Barcelona, Spain
Casa Batlló
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
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Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Rome, Italy
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
New York, New York
One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Rome, Italy
This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Detroit, Michigan
It's gunky, it's gross, and it's been freed from the sewer and put on display.
East Lansing, Michigan
Housed in the university planetarium, the thousand-strong collection of tiny towelettes includes a used one from the hosts of Car Talk.
London, England
The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
Brooklyn, New York
This beautiful Brooklyn monument over a crypt memorializes a grim and largely unknown story from the American Revolution.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This meticulously extracted nervous system allegedly came from a 19th-century custodian who donated her body to science.
New York, New York
New York City's only preserved family home from the 19th century.
Montreal, Québec
The vaulted ceiling is home to a scurry of “squirrelgoyles.”
London, England
It celebrates a very stinky task and salutes London's fatberg-vanquishing team.
London, England
The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.
Canterbury, England
A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.
Canterbury, England
This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
London, England
The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.
London, England
A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.
London, England
A community of artists and entrepreneurs seeks a simpler life on London's waterways.