The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

This huge abandoned fortress hidden inside a mountain holds a world of subterranean secrets.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

One of the last functioning antique elevators in Chicago.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

This historic hotel invented the chocolate brownie.

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

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

Partially submerged Buddha heads freckle Chicago’s neighborhoods.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

The hidden lair of an alchemist rediscovered in a 2002 flood.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.