The only Roman honorific column in Istanbul.

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

This Greek Orthodox church houses the mummified body of St. Spyridon.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

A monument to the grand synagogue that stood in this space before Nazis burned it down.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.

Often mistaken as a medieval Gothic monument, this unique cornerstone only dates back to the 1980s.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

Despite the name, this ancient piece of crystal may not have been a lens at all.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

A replica of one of South Korea's National Treasures stands as a tribute to that country's relations with Mexico.

A highly-criticized monument in Budapest has become the site of a makeshift Holocaust memorial.

This museum, established in Butte's lost Chinatown, celebrates Asian-American culture in what was once the world's largest mining camp.

Like your grandma's attic—if your grandma were a little weirder, extremely well-traveled, and had a great eye for art.

This simple rock stands as a memorial of the major student protests of 1968.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

Sample sweets at an Art Nouveau candy shop that's been in business since 1874.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

An abandoned pasta factory in the centre of Bucharest, once home to Bulgarian revolutionaries and a hub of crime.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

The last used bookstore in Downtown San Francisco is one of the smallest bookstores just about anywhere.