Barcelona, Spain
Casa Batlló
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
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Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Santa Cruz, California
A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.
Seattle, Washington
The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A palatial former bank building now houses what may be the poshest art venue (and former Tesco) in Belfast.
Seattle, Washington
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
San Francisco, California
A man-made island in scenic San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco, California
Not merely a museum – but a whirring powerhouse that offers a subterranean peek into the heart and soul of cable car operations.
San Francisco, California
A walk down memory lane in the heart of one of San Francisco's most notorious neighborhoods.
San Francisco, California
The oldest burial ground in the city, final resting place of city founders, Ohlone natives and murderers alike.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's oldest operating hotel, with a Victorian atmosphere and a "haunted" fourth floor.
San Francisco, California
A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.
Swindon, England
This strategically placed hill fort has served defensive forces from the Iron Age up until the 20th century.
Portland, Oregon
A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Antiques shop filled with all manner of curious collectibles.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.
Vancouver, British Columbia
This Art Deco masterpiece has stood in for some of the most famous buildings in comic book history.
Los Angeles, California
A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.
Los Angeles, California
This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.
Pasadena, California
A bigger-than-life pun that has become a beacon of altruism.
Seattle, Washington
A commemorative mural in this tiny Ballard park honors the neighborhood's rich Scandinavian ties, particularly with Seattle's Norwegian sister city Bergen.
San Francisco, California
This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.
Portland, Oregon
The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.