One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

The one-time office of the architectural firm that ushered in the Gilded Age is now a Club Monaco.

A 19th-century politician who died after walking home in a blizzard is honored with this Manhattan statue.

This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.

This dilapidated castle-like structure overlooks the Hudson River at one of its widest points and was once home to nuns.

A modest walled graveyard where nobody is actually buried.

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.

Manhattan's Thirteenth Avenue was made on landfill then deliberately destroyed — apart from one small, obscure block.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The mosaic Star of David at the front of this store hints that it's no ordinary Italian grocer.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

This giant rock arrived at this quiet park thousands of years ago on the back of a massive glacier.

One of the earliest bowling lanes in the U.S. doubled as a sewing school during a time when women had little job opportunity.

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

An unofficial monument to the late King of Pop sits at the base of a Renaissance composer's statue

A museum dedicated Germany's favorite drink and most well-known festival.

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.