An echo chamber with a waterfall wrapped around its base at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

This decoration above a door, an unofficial family crest, is said to come alive during the night to try to get free of the stone.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

In 2018, Pohoiki Road was severed by lava flowing from the eruption of Kilauea.

Fake subway tiles were installed to cover a design that resembled the Confederate flag—it's unclear if the resemblance was intentional.

An ice field known for harboring an infamous Martian meteorite turned out to contain the oldest air on Earth.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

A long-abandoned relic of World War II.

An oversized Van Gogh reproduction is one of three massive sunflower paintings across the globe.

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

A space-age 1950s pavilion on a secluded path is full of Toronto history surprises.

An 18th-century viewpoint across the surrounding highlands.

A taste of Egypt on the outskirts of Geelong.

Decades' worth of lost and forgotten objects make up the collection of this tantalizingly odd little museum.

An underappreciated sculpture garden just a few blocks from the capitol building.

These tiny cabins on a cableway have been carrying visitors at a Baltic resort down to the beach since 1912.

Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.

This bronze statue stands throughout the year and illustrates an urgent message about the environment.

This impressive mural adorns the wall of this 17th-century hotel and honors the literary icon.

The formidable fowl can be found standing near an isolated hiking path.

This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.

A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.

An English brewery transported to North Korea.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.