The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.

An elegant space dedicated to a master of romanticism and minimalism.

The world's first museum of its kind is packed with nostalgic relics of the past.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

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.

The first green space constructed on an elevated viaduct.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

Authentic gondola hanging from the ceiling, notable mural in the back room.

Formerly Fire Station No. 27, the museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood.

A lonely Gondola stuck on a traffic circle sits in a spot where it once would have floated down the Grand Canal.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Legendary frontman of the Doors looms in this giant mural by famed Venice muralist, Rip Cronk.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.