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Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

This bronze statue of Martin Luther King was placed in the park without permission.

This massive mural by famed pop-artist Keith Haring was hidden for almost 30 years until its 2018 rediscovery.

Rome's first modern graffito is all that is left of a peaceful protest from the 1970s.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

Weighing nearly seven tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

A nearly 100-year-old dining car in upstate New York embodies the golden age of roadside dining.

This colorfully-painted tunnel links two distinct parts of a historic neighborhood.