The northernmost point of continental Africa—or is it?

The mouldering manses of wealthy colonials still pock the streets of a Curaçao neighborhood.

The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

Thermal springs underneath the seabed provide the heat and bubbles for these beachside natural hot tubs.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.

A ring of soy sauce bottle bases decorate an important Singaporean landmark.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

A prohibition-style speakeasy takes up residence in the last Victorian residence in Hollywood.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This glamorous old building is said to have inspired the Tower of Terror.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

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.

Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.