On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

The taxidermy remains of the first brown bear to enter Germany in 170 years.

The telescope that discovered Neptune.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

This massive statue is the personification of Bavaria and the first colossal statue of the modern period composed of bronze.

This church was transported brick by brick from the ruins of a 16th-century city into Panama City's current historic district.

This kilometer-long university building is an unexpected architectural delight.

The most unusual block in Brasília.

A stunning Catholic cathedral built by a curve-loving communist in Brazil’s newly created capital.

Brasilia's oldest newsstand is sheltered by a wish-granting tunnel-tree.

A faux desert landscape in the middle of the jungle that sprouts oases during the rainy season.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.

This sculpture garden creates a whimsical aura in an urban and wild environment.

This Brazilian astronomy museum allows guests to gaze at the stars through their telescopes each weekend.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

The only Shinto shrine in Europe that has been officially sanctioned by Japan.

The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.

The strikingly modern structure stands out among the brick buildings speckling the Harvard Business School's campus.

A real plaque marks the spot where a Faulknerian character committed fictional suicide.