Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

This statue of one of baseball’s greatest pitchers looks like something out of a sci-fi horror movie.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

Claude Monet was baptized in this lavishly ornate Paris church.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.

This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.

A secret greenspace hides atop a Capitol parking garage.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

This strange portrayal of the state's first lieutenant-governor literally stands on its head.

Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

From a distance, this statue of an eagle looks like a giant chicken on a stick.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

On the eve of a condemned prisoner's death, this bell rang 12 times outside their cell.

The only place for a truly presidential dram.