Barcelona, Spain
Casa Batlló
One of Antoni GaudÃ's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
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Barcelona, Spain
Sagrada FamÃlia
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
East Jerusalem, Israel
Immovable Ladder on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.
Jerusalem, Israel
Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
Masada, Israel
Masada
This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
Ramat Negev Regional Council, Israel
Makhtesh Ramon
A massive, heart-shaped, wind-carved crater in the middle of the Israeli desert.
Montreal, Québec
The Murals on Saint Laurent Boulevard
Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.
Montreal, Québec
Schwartz's
A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Silly Walks Tunnel
Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.
Bristol, England
'Well Hung Lover'
Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.
Cardiff, Wales
Roman Walls of Cardiff Castle
The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.
Cardiff, Wales
The Arab Room at Cardiff Castle
A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.
Cardiff, Wales
Ianto's Shrine
An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.
Birmingham, England
Birmingham Walk of Stars
The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.
Norwich, England
Tombland Alley
A 16th-century footpath said to be haunted by a young girl that died trapped within its misshapen old house.
Cambridge, England
Mathematical Bridge
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Detroit, Michigan
Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry
These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.
Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Central Station
A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.
San Francisco, California
Japanese Tea Garden
Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.
Santa Rosa, California
Charles M. Schulz Museum
A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.
Los Angeles, California
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.
Los Angeles, California
Muscle Beach
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
Declaration Sculpture
60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.
