A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

The New Central Library is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture in the midst of downtown Calgary.

Since its original beginnings as a weather observatory mountaintop, this facility played an instrumental role in gathering atmospheric data for almost 100 years.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Irish show cave is said to have been the site of a Viking massacre that claimed 1,000 lives.

Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.

Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

The world's largest wooden structure.

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

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

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

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.