The larger of two volcanic peaks rising out of the crystalline waters of the Caribbean.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

This abandoned hospital is one of the most haunted places in Costa Rica.

Hundreds of prehistoric stones, arranged in perfect lines in a French field.

A medieval house adorned with enigmatic carvings, including one of a man displaying his masculine attributes.

A beautifully rebuilt windmill from the 17th century, situated along the Amstel River.

In Florence's great Duomo, a 26 foot fresco honors a mercenary famous for attacking Florence.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

The shiny silver little brother to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue.

FDR's Art Deco hospital tower was hopelessly inefficient.

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.

The bank that helped fund the Mexican-American War and the purchase of Alaska met its downfall after helping Augusto Pinochet launder money.

A gift from Japan, 17th-century lantern stands among the cherry trees at D.C.'s Tidal Basin.

A spectacular tribute to statesman and philanthropist Andrew Mellon.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.

‘Bush the old fire dog died of poison July 5th, 1869. RIP.’

The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.

Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.

The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.

The unique traffic pattern named for an influential urban planner is also known as the Pedestrian Scramble.