Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.

Macabre museum devoted to historical Viennese murders.

The beautiful baroque library of the Hapsburg empire.

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

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

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

Come for the fish sundae, stay for the collection of Studio Ghibli cat buses.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

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 theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.