This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

The elaborate façade of this old Cantonese opera house celebrates the building's history and the love story that founded it.

Belgrade’s oldest restaurant has a rather unusual name.

This small bronze pyramid marks the center of Belgrade, but some say it is a Masonic symbol.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

A historic and beautiful Art Nouveau chamber in a historic railway station.

This 19th-century prison once held Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz, writer Frank O’Connor, and a nine-year-old pickpocket.

The largest and best-preserved rotunda in Prague.

This statue took 60 years to complete.

This church was constructed on the site where St. Philip the Apostle preached to the ancient Athenians.

Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

A wealth of seafaring history displayed on the California coast.

This sculpture used famed boxer Joe Louis as the inspiration behind its body.

Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.

After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.

An undeciphered text is inscribed on a mysterious stone slab.

The first project by the Bureau of Reclamation illustrates both the upsides and downsides of reclamation.

Now a secluded county park, this site was once a "health tourism" destination for wealthy Oregonians.

Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Byzantine emperors ruled, lived, and died in this 13th-century palace-turned-museum.

A haven for wildlife amid the farmlands and development of the Willamette River Valley.

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.

The pillars inside this small, ornate shrine hold Bangkok's horoscope within them.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.