Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle
Eccentric concrete mansion and museum designed and built by hand from the inside out.
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Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Eccentric concrete mansion and museum designed and built by hand from the inside out.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This Philly landmark has a giant butterfly pavilion, three floors of insect displays, and withstood a $40,000 heist.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.
Barcelona, Spain
This stunning iron gate designed by Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí is filled with mythic symbolism.
Palencia, Spain
The camera-toting gargoyle juts out from the exterior of a Gothic cathedral.
London, England
This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.
Munich, Germany
This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
London, England
The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.
York, England
The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
Tbilisi, Georgia
With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.
Zurich, Switzerland
Featuring a meatless buffet fit for kings, this family-owned Zurich eatery is considered the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the West.
Zurich, Switzerland
Vines grow up the metal bars in this public park created from an old machine factory.
Zurich, Switzerland
One hundred years ago this small house in downtown Zürich became the birthplace of the Dada movement.
Porto, Portugal
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Porto, Portugal
This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.
Guimarães, Portugal
This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.
Braga, Portugal
A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.
Lugo, Spain
Remarkably intact Roman stone fortifications have encircled this Spanish city for centuries.
Ripponden, England
The longest cutting on the M62 contains some surprises—though it's best to leave the motorway to appreciate them.
Washington, D.C.
An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.