An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Hollywood's oldest hotel is the site of the first Academy Awards, the birthplace of Marilyn Monroe's career, and the home of Montgomery Clift's ghost.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

A 15-foot-tall statue of the head of the Sopranos family greets passengers at a train station in southeastern Lithuania.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

A concrete mushroom that divided Stockholm residents for nearly a century.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

Oslo's historic toboggan run has been letting thrill seekers slide from train stop to train stop for over a century.

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

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

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.

The first monument in Estonia that was made by an Estonian sculptor.