This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.

A 50-foot tile mural mosaic for the 100-year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

This "synagogue" is not what it seems to be.

A black and white mural stands out from its psychedelic surroundings.

Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.

A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

Most famous work of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's sons.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

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

Established in the '60s, a family-owned tropical drink bar founded by Ray Buhen, bartender to the stars.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.

A controversial artwork draws attention to the dark history of Prague's "Suicide Bridge."

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

The largest collection of two headed animals in the world.

An homage to the man who built California's version of Venice.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.