Tampa, Florida
Hindu Temple of Florida
A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.
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Tampa, Florida
A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.
Elbasan County, Albania
Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.
Krujë, Albania
The elliptical citadel resisted the advance of the mighty Ottomans several times, thanks to the military prowess of the "Dragon of Albania."
Tirana, Albania
What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?
Tirana, Albania
An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.
Queens, New York
The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.
Brussels, Belgium
This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."
Brussels, Belgium
This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
Brussels, Belgium
Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brooklyn, New York
The longest continuous underwater road in North America was built at the insistence of Franklin Roosevelt.
Brooklyn, New York
Michael Jackson got Bad and Crocodile Dundee walked on heads in this iconic Brooklyn subway station.
Brooklyn, New York
A modern zoetrope on the New York City subway.
Brooklyn, New York
Ride the subways of yesteryear.
New York, New York
A crumbling staircase in upper Manhattan is all that remains of one of the most important sites in sports history.
Teboursouk, Tunisia
The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.
Carthage, Tunisia
An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Stepanakert, Azerbaijan
This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.
Washington, D.C.
A nostalgic bibliographic gem.
New York, New York
The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.