Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

Once the primary source of ice in this region during the mid-20th century.

Florida’s half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall.

A local landmark with generations of spraypainted messages, and more being added each day.

This small hut in the middle of a parking lot was once the wooded sanctuary of the 'Hermit of Montrose.'

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.

A masterpiece of Art Deco architecture hidden in plain sight in West London.

This small, round building is the entrance to a bomb shelter built in anticipation of World War II.

Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.