A place of great reverence for Trekkies everywhere, a hero's future birthplace.

Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

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

The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

The body of at least one victim of a construction accident was left behind in the collapsed pylon, buried under tons of concrete.

Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.

A plaque claims this artwork outside a children's hospital was used in the 1998 Quidditch World Cup.

Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.

Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.

Catacombs turned marketplace.

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.