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González–Álvarez House

St. Augustine, Florida

González–Álvarez House

Built around 1723, this is the oldest surviving home in the U.S.'s oldest colonial city.

Wax figure of Leonardo Da Vinci

St. Augustine, Florida

Potter's Wax Museum

America's first wax museum opened in 1948.

Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery

St. Augustine, Florida

Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery

Only through the lens of a microscope can visitors see the true treasures inside this museum.

Monson Steps

St. Augustine, Florida

Monson Steps

The site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest as he attempted to have lunch.

Andrew Young Crossing

St. Augustine, Florida

Andrew Young Crossing

Bronze footprints mark the path where a civil rights leader tried to march in peaceful protest before being knocked unconscious.

St. Photios National Greek Orthodox Shrine

St. Augustine, Florida

St. Photios National Greek Orthodox Shrine

Location of a reliquary containing bone fragments of 18 saints.

Treasury Street.

St. Augustine, Florida

Treasury Street

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

Castillo de San Marcos from above.

St. Augustine, Florida

Castillo de San Marcos

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

Sacred Cat Rug

St. Augustine, Florida

Sacred Cat Rug

Possibly the world's oldest rug, this Egyptian relic is woven entirely from ancient cat hair and once carried a mummified human foot.

Old Spanish Trail Zero Milestone

St. Augustine, Florida

Old Spanish Trail Zero Milestone

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

The Love Trees of St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida

The Love Trees of St. Augustine

Intertwined, interspecies trees which locals believe can grant boons to lovers.

An 18th century detention hall.

St. Augustine, Florida

Dungeon Under the Stairs at the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse

It's a pretty creepy lock-up.

The Ponce de León Hotel.

St. Augustine, Florida

The Ponce de León Hotel

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

Pirate & Treasure Museum

St. Augustine, Florida

Pirate & Treasure Museum

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

Velasca Tower

Milan, Italy

Torre Velasca (Velasca Tower)

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

View to the garden.
Permanently Closed

Milan, Italy

La Vigna di Leonardo (Leonardo’s Vineyard)

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

One of the letters, signed by Lucrezia Borgia (detail)

Milan, Italy

Lucrezia Borgia’s Love Letters

"The prettiest love letters in the world" ... or so said Lord Byron.

Backdoor 43.

Milan, Italy

BackDoor 43

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

The statue with Palazzo Mezzanotte on the background

Milan, Italy

L.O.V.E.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

The strange creature on the Duomo portal

Milan, Italy

Milan's Duomo "Dinosaur"

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

Yoda Guy Museum

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

An unexpected must-see for fans of Star Wars who find themselves on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten.

National Museum of Qatar.

Doha, Qatar

National Museum of Qatar

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

'Untitled (Lamp/Bear)' in Hamad International Airport

Doha, Qatar

'Untitled (Lamp/Bear)'

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day

Qatar

'Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day'

An art installation that will challenge your understanding of reality and perception.

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