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Rīga, Latvia

Latvian Academy of Sciences

Latvia’s first skyscraper, nicknamed ‘Stalin’s birthday cake.’
Hannover, Germany

Kuppelaufzug

This feat of German engineering is the one of the only elevators in the world following a curved path.
Potsdam, Germany

'Nach Vorn'

A bizarre representation of our ever forward moving society.
Berlin, Germany

Gründer Geist

Keep your eyes out for this "ghost" and walking pun.
New York, New York

The Ramble Cave

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.
New York, New York

Alice in Wonderland Statue

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York

Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
New York, New York

6 1/2 Avenue: Manhattan's Secret Street

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York's only fraction of a street.
New York, New York

Balto Statue

This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.
Ljubljana, Slovenia

James Joyce Plaque

The only monument in Slovenia celebrating the famous writer, who stayed there for one night entirely by mistake.
London, England

10 Hyde Park Place

A building claimed to be London’s smallest house has an obscure history.
North Queensferry, Scotland

North Queensferry Harbour Light Tower

One of the world's smallest functioning lighthouse boasts an unexpected connection.
Králíky, Czechia

‘K-S 14’ Infantry Bunker

Witness to Nazi occupation, this bunker has managed to soldier on to this day.
Dortmund, Germany

Steinwache

Former Gestapo prison turned memorial museum.
Vienna, Austria

'Stock-im-Eisen' Nail Tree

Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.
Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton Bank Robbery Mural

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stop thieves at the site of a historic 1876 bank robbery.
Paris, France

Shakespeare and Company

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
Monaco, Monaco

Fort Antoine Theatre

This public amphitheater was once a key part of Monaco’s defense strategy.
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Trompettersteeg

Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.
Prague, Czechia

Iron Knight

The statue of a cursed knight is said to come to life every 100 years.
San Salvador, El Salvador

Iglesia El Rosario

Padre Delgado, a leader in the fight for Salvadoran independence, is buried in this stunning Brutalist cathedral.
Lyon, France

Saint Exupéry Monument

This statue stands in honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French author of 'The Little Prince' and an aviation hero.
London, England

Modern Martyrs

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.
London, England

Holborn Viaduct

London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.