An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.

This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

A pink and gray pair of pachyderms advertise a fireworks shop.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

The sweetest graveyard in the world is filled with headstones for dearly de-pinted ice cream flavors.

An eerie smiling woman looms above the granite tombstones.