"If she'd leave us alone, we would have a happy home, sent from down below."

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

An architectural experiment in the Lower Ninth Ward, this row house is capable of floating as high as the Katrina floodwaters.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.

This almost-forgotten underground dungeon housed several convicts over the years, including Caravaggio.

Dynastic Home of the De Piro Family.

This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

The medieval home is still engraved with the symbol of the profession, an eye flanked by two axes.

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.