This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Trick water gardens from 1619 featuring a 200 piece mechanical theater powered by water.

Too much gossip or just missing curfew could land you in here for a couple of days.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.

A local landmark with generations of spraypainted messages, and more being added each day.

How Quincy, Florida became the richest town per capita due to one man's shrewd business acumen and taste for fizzy drinks.