A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

An early Korean refrigerator.

This small island declared independence from South Korea in the hopes of attracting tourists.

A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.

This courtly monument celebrates an influential comedian who turned taking the piss out of the powers-that-be into an art.

At this cozy bar tucked down a hidden Galway backroad, Guinness makes the Gaelic come out.

Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.

An enigmatic monument to the Irish revolutionary who plotted an uprising against British rule.

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.

The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.

Some of the saint's blood and bones are said to reside in Dublin.

This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.

A mysterious plaque to the even more mysterious "Fr. Pat Noise," killed in "suspicious circumstances."

A small plaque highlights the damage caused by German air raids during World War II.

These seaside shelters once enjoyed by royalty remain a part of local history.

The first green space constructed on an elevated viaduct.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

These shopping center benches are actually a modern art installation.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era "champions."

The 1936 Summer Olympics site is a crumbling remnant of sportsmanship and a history its host country would like to forget.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."