An abandoned water sports stadium that has become a haven for graffiti and decay.

St Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church, better known as one of the oldest European buildings in the Western Hemisphere.

The taxidermied remains of Charles Dickens' pet raven, which helped inspire one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems.

Over 100 million years ago, beach-bound dinosaurs left permanent marks on San Antonio's landscape.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

Tile mosaics and quotes from Pablo Picasso add an artistic flair to these bus stop benches.

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.

This stone once marked the boundaries of Liverpool's medieval markets.

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.

This Paris art space celebrates the creativity and ingenuity that springs from abject poverty, especially in Africa.

This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.

This Parisian café sticks almost exclusively to an ethos of reuse.