A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

A majestic lion statue guards this Parisian botanical garden, and feeds on an unsettling item.

Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

19th century pendulum and a clock restored by a rogue group of guerilla artists.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.