While these wooden totems bear a striking resemblance to First Nations artwork of British Columbia, their actual origins lay on the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean.

A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.

Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.

An operating lighthouse from the 1860s.

This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.

This expansive bridge in the Canadian wilderness was originally just built for friends.

The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.

This Art Deco masterpiece has stood in for some of the most famous buildings in comic book history.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Over time, this castle grew to encompass the entire island.

A 300-kilogram egg sculpture that embodied a neighborhood revival.

The old castle kitchen where nucleic acid was first isolated is considered the "cradle of biochemistry."

This statue has a painful history, but activists have since recontextualized it as a way to educate visitors about the dangers posed by fascist regimes.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

Use a key to unlock this medieval sewer tunnel.

Underneath the well-known Lindenhof hides a secret cellar documenting Zurich's early history.

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.

The ruins of Vancouver's abandoned heritage railway.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

This Late Gothic building that once housed Erasmus is now known as the filming location of "Suspiria."

A copy of the Statue of Liberty greets visitors to the birthplace of Auguste Bartholdi.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.