One critic described it as "middle Mussolini, early Ramses, and late Neiman-Marcus." Another called it an architectural "natural disaster."

World Trade Center memorial likened to a woman's sexual organ.

An enchanting monastery in the Spanish countryside appears lifted from a fantasy tale.

A Franco-era dam flooded (almost) everyone out of this centuries-old Aragonese town.

The farm toy capital of the world hosts a museum filled with toy tractors dating back to the late 1800s.

Captain America, Sub-Mariner, and the Human Torch were all born in this art deco Manhattan masterpiece.

The only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned has a history almost as troubled as his own.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Wine bottle sculpture with a ship's stateroom inside.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

This castle-like building in Manhattan helped destigmatize cancer in the 19th century.

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

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

A former zoo turned public park, where visitors can hang out in the old animal cages.

Collapsing castle on the Hudson river was once the storage site of military surplus business.

A very big rock just plopped down in the New England woods.

America's oldest archaeological site or a muddled case of wishful thinking.

Former abode of notable poet, complete with literary references and stories of ghosts.

This oddly named town refuses to change its phallic moniker.