Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.

The mummified right fist of a 1,000-year-old saint-king sits inside an ornate golden reliquary.

Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.

Possibly the world's largest hourglass only needs to be reset every New Year's Eve.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.

Once the home of a hermetic monk, this cave now houses a small church.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.

A three-story copper skybridge connects two Manhattan buildings with Art Deco luxury.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

The most confusing clock in New York.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

The New York hotel where tragic visionary Nikola Tesla spent his final hours, destitute and alone but for the pigeons.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.