Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.

This tunnel entrance is built to resemble a grand castle but no one is quite sure why.

The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.

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

Named after a Mexican president, who once lived nearby, this park in a residential Mexico City neighborhood packs a whole lot of history into a small space.

This series of paintings celebrate a locally beloved snail species.

A different kind of swan princess.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

This small, yet notable, cable-stayed bridge was built to support tourism to a series of internet-famous pink lakes.

Water-themed sculptures guard this unusually square structure.

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.

A library where thousands of books explain how to avoid another Great Recession.

This neon sign is an homage to an Alfred Hitchcock film.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

It might look like a doghouse, but this small structure was actually built to house a spirit from Maya mythology.

These mosaic designs promise a cure for headaches, toothaches, and colds.

A 16th-century fountain marks the site of a lost medieval cemetery once filled with mass graves.

This lesser-known Frank Gehry building houses a treasure trove of cinema history.

This emotive sculpture was originally created for the 1878 World's Fair.

A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.