Settled in 1696, abandoned after the Revolutionary War.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

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

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

The cruel trial of a 13-year-old boy inspired the creation of this now abandoned reformatory.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Find out what it sounds like when doves cry at Prince's recording studio estate turned museum.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.