This restaurant proudly displays bread signed by the 39th president.

A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

The United States’s oldest funicular railway glides up and down a steep Pittsburgh street.

A sewing machine tycoon built this miniature castle for the people and to beautify a lakeshore.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This former railroad bridge was named after the great river that once flowed below it.

An unnatural lake in a naturally beautiful setting.

Legend has it this historic port was a popular hideout and smuggling spot for pirates.

This antique shop features a large collection of ornaments amassed by an Ohio florist who helped decorate the White House for the holidays.

An oddities shop with incredible permanent displays on top of its collection of purchasable curiosities.

An old church full of restored Catholic statues is a makeup artist's labor of love.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

A collection of witchcraft artifacts and occult paraphernalia started by the leader of the Long Island Coven.