San Diego, California
Balboa Park Botanical Building and Lily Pond
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
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San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
San Diego, California
The world's largest outdoor organ is played weekly by one of just two civic organists in the U.S.
San Diego, California
Listen to the sounds of the Earth moving along the Rose Canyon Fault.
San Diego, California
One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.
San Diego, California
The world’s oldest active sailing ship.
San Diego, California
L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
An old drug store full of mortars and pestles, pill-making machines, and medicines reputed to cure most any illness.
Barcelona, Spain
An open-air "garden" of mural art that changes weekly.
Barcelona, Spain
Start your day with a Catalan-style “fork breakfast”—complete with booze—at this rustic restaurant.
Barcelona, Spain
This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.
Barcelona, Spain
These 2000 year old remains of a Roman aqueduct are hidden inside a hotel lobby.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.
Barcelona, Spain
The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.
Barcelona, Spain
Dunk your churros in rich hot chocolate on the city’s old “Chocolate Street.”
Barcelona, Spain
18th century anatomical amphitheater of the Royal College of Surgery of Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.
Tarragona, Spain
This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.