These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

A monument dedicated to a lone, brave invader.

A museum-like shop that has been producing clogs, brushes, and ropes for nearly 200 years.

Taste the white whiskey that the United States' first president once distilled and enjoyed.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

Looking for a unifying history, Uzbekistan finds its answer in a 14th Century Turco-Mongol conqueror... despite the fact he wasn't Uzbek.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

Prowl through this sprawling bazaar under a massive Soviet-era dome for delicious eats.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

"Not too many people can say they've had a nuclear bomb dropped on them, not too many would want to." — Walter Gregg.

This fountain tucked away in a park is the focal point of the only "Green Basilica" in Germany.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

Along the edge of this fountain are 365 smaller fountains that represent the days of the year.

The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

One of the largest lenses of its kind ever created, this former ship beacon has been brought down to Earth.

A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.

These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.