This Upstate New York park squeezes a lot of history into its two-acre triangular space.

Imagine having a street run right through your home, or better yet, a historic bridge three stories high.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

Literal "money laundering."

A small token of gratitude from freezing cold journalists who were given a warm haven while covering JFK's inauguration.

The national park was once a plantation estate.

When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.

A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

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

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

The first modern cemetery of Lyon is complete with more than 200 chapels and monuments.

Inside this museum, Christians were imprisoned when the Romans controlled Gaul.

This abandoned church in central Lyon is missing its front stairs.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

This hidden garden boasts amazing views of Lyon.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

A tiled, multi-level garden of survival in Lyon.