Halifax, England
Wainhouse Tower
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
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Halifax, England
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
York, England
This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
York, England
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.
New York, New York
The oldest surviving bridge in New York City, which reopened to pedestrians in 2015.
Brooklyn, New York
Red Hook's massive public pool, built by Robert Moses.
Brooklyn, New York
Headquarters of the world's fourth largest Hasidic sect and the first of many "770s" around the world.
Rome, Italy
Rome's first modern graffito is all that is left of a peaceful protest from the 1970s.
Rome, Italy
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Queens, New York
A retired subway car stands alone in a field in the middle of Queens.
Queens, New York
This landmark building is now a vibrant performing arts space with musical acts from around the world.
Queens, New York
A temple belonging to the largest Buddhist order in South Korea nestled in the middle of New York City.
Queens, New York
Where the four original members of the Ramones hung out and revolutionized punk rock.
Brooklyn, New York
This seemingly unremarkable boulder is said to bear the hoofprint of the devil himself.
Brooklyn, New York
This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
Boston, Massachusetts
This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.
San Francisco, California
Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.
San Francisco, California
Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.
Paris, France
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
Hong Kong
Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.
Los Angeles, California
This museum is a music lover's introduction to the iconic venue.
Los Angeles, California
Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.
Los Angeles, California
A relief that wraps around the concourse of Los Angeles's World Trade Center marks one of the city's failed urban design plans.