Now a city park, this site started as a stage stop, then was a working ranch, and finally became a dude ranch that specialized in letting wannabe divorcees establish Nevada residency.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

The scars of World War II are preserved on its walls.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

This Greek temple, open only an hour a day, was the site of a war of tastes between an architect and an artist.

This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.

This colorfully-painted tunnel links two distinct parts of a historic neighborhood.

This neighborhood of futuristic ball houses looks like an alien settlement in a science fiction film.

The ruins of this Dutch castle sit atop a labyrinth of once-secret tunnels and passageways, dating back over 900 years.

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

A converted cattle farm is now a hub of art and theater surrounded by nature.