New York, New York
The Peace Fountain at Cathedral of St. John the Divine
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
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New York, New York
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
The "Seinfeld" diner.
New York, New York
Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.
Washington, D.C.
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
London, England
A special shop catering to the needs of things that go bump in the night, and also helps kids become writers.
Hòa Vang, Vietnam
This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Paris, France
A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.
Paris, France
Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.
Puri, India
This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.
Fatehpur Sikri, India
An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.
Bommayapalayam, India
This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Jaipur, India
More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.
Jaipur, India
The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Kolkata, India
The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.
Kolkata, India
This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.
Kolkata, India
The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.