Salt Lake City, Utah
Seagull Monument
Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Next to Salt Lake City's Assembly Hall stands a tribute to some unlikely heroes of early Mormon settlers.
Ensenada, Mexico
Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.
Tulare, California
A B-17 bomber stands as a memorial to the residents of Tulare County who served in World War II.
San Simeon, California
This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.
San Luis Obispo, California
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
Paris, France
Saintly bones pressed into a wax effigy of a Catholic superstar.
Paris, France
The oldest and smallest cemetery in Paris is only open to the public twice a year.
Paris, France
A giant silver apple a day keeps the perils of capitalism away.
Paris, France
Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.
Paris, France
One of Jeff Koons’s largest sculptures and his first commemorative work.
Paris, France
This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.
Paris, France
This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.
Paris, France
A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.
Paris, France
This emotive sculpture was originally created for the 1878 World's Fair.
Paris, France
A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.
Darjeeling, India
Inside this Darjeeling museum, you can see a pair of boots that once stood at the top of the world.
Darjeeling, India
At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.