This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Many of the murals covering this sleepy Florida town hide some sort of intentional error.

For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.

A circus legend leaves an unexpected endowment.

Step back into the glory days of Florida's nascent tourism industry at this Gilded Age palace.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."