A monument in Washington D.C. marks the spot from which all other roads were supposed to stem.

The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.

Once the most painted on object in the world, this short campus fence is well on its way to being so again.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

A six-story-tall golden pyramid, surrounded by a moat.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.

A place to eat for on-the-run agents and espionage enthusiasts.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.

From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

Chicago's museum dedicated to the history of bondage and fetishism is more textbook than titillation.

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

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.

A hollow cement depiction of time's inexorable effect on the human body.

The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.

Nonprofit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive, and self-taught art.