Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.

Neoclassical bank designed by NY architects Helmle & Huberty.

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

This New York holdover was built to provide housing for shopgirls and still does not allow men above the lobby.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

A very classy 1920s-era bar right in Grand Central Station.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

Marvel at the excessive luxury of the ousted Ukrainian president's former estate.

A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.

The deepest metro station in the world.

The haunting complex honors the millions of Ukrainians who died in the forced famine under Soviet rule.

340-foot statue built to honour the Heroes of the Soviet Union.

This unassuming museum's slogan translates to “there is a limit of sadness, anxiety has no limits."

Ukraine's oldest operating pharmacy now offers guests a fascinating walk through apothecary history.

This unique Lady Liberty is one of the only examples of the figure sitting down.