The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

A long abandoned hospital building on the outskirts of NYC.

First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

This 1,500-acre development hopes to be the Central Park of the South.

The colorful, smiling concrete silos of Vancouver.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

A small and quirky museum hidden inside a fence.

The granite head appears to be deep in thought and half buried in the ground.

An outdoor installation of 20 vintage signs that once hung in front of businesses throughout town.

The New Central Library is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture in the midst of downtown Calgary.

With its webbed walls and bright red coloring, Calgary's iconic bridge looks like a finger trap puzzle stretched across the river.