Porto, Portugal
Carmo and Carmelitas Churches
A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
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Porto, Portugal
A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
Porto, Portugal
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Mexico City, Mexico
In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.
Mexico City, Mexico
This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.
Mexico City, Mexico
Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.
Mexico City, Mexico
This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.
Mexico City, Mexico
Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.
Mexico City, Mexico
A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.
Montevideo, Uruguay
This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.
New York, New York
This wall on a street corner in Lower Manhattan has been a blank canvas for a rotation of renowned artists since the 1980s.
New York, New York
Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.
New York, New York
A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.
New York, New York
A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.
New York, New York
New York City's smallest piece of private property.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
Porto, Portugal
One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.
Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
Lisbon, Portugal
Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.
Budapest, Hungary
From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.
Budapest, Hungary
A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.
Budapest, Hungary
This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Prague, Czechia
What looks like a crashed Zeppelin is actually a bright, airy reading room perched atop a modern museum.