This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

The middle finger of modernity.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

The train platform where Jews were sent to concentration camps is now preserved as a Holocaust memorial.

Vast network of air raid tunnels beneath Lombardy's capital.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

This curious building hides eclectic details like medieval gargoyles alongside naked angels and Art Nouveau mosaics.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

Nestled in the heart of Milan is a real wunderkammer of morbid curiosities.

This camera store in Milan holds one of Europe’s largest collections of luxury-antique cameras.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.