One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

Also known as Napoleon's Canal, this waterway was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

A colossal statue with a controversial past, forgotten for more than 30 years.

This equestrian statue of Constantine the Great has been the subject of criticism for centuries.

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

After the construction of a nearby cathedral obstructed the view, the oldest belfry in Belgium was more than doubled in height.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

This public elevator links the lower city to the upper city of Salvador.

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

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

One of the world's first dedicated bank buildings in the world is now the oldest one.

Time has been frozen at this station since the bombing in 1980—or so it was believed.

Straight out of a nightmare, barcode-faced babies climb up and down Prague's television tower.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.