This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

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

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Rare collectibles from automated musical instruments to 250 unique automobiles.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.

After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

The final resting place of a space program monolith.

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

Historic marionette theater features thousands of handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream.

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

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.