One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Neon signs that grace the windows of Bergdorf Goodman's and Tiffany & Co. come from this studio in Brooklyn.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

History, geography, and shamanism meet in this eye-catching monument to the greatness of three empires.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

Now an entertainment complex, the Lingotto building was once an avant-garde auto factory with a test track on the roof.

Built to repay the sins of the father, this church is home to one of the most valuable works of Western art.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

A visionary Italian architect created an impressive cluster of concrete structures for a family's private tomb.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.