A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.

A cult following celebrates the legend that belies this curious podiatrists' office sign which has worked its way into song, literature, animation, and the visual arts.

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

Dozens of lights dangle from the branches of what may be the brightest tree in Los Angeles.

The art and history of the velvet painting are on full display in this Los Angeles museum.

Although he donated over 3,000 acres to Los Angles, Griffith's life was marred by controversy.

The neighborhood of Eagle Rock is named after a gigantic boulder with a shadowy surprise.

This centerpiece of the Hollywood & Highland shopping center is a recreation of a long-lost movie set.

A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

An iconic location along the Los Angeles River where countless movie scenes are filmed.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

These two monoliths have stood at the entrance to the neighborhood since the days it was called "Hollywoodland."

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

Outposts of this restaurant chain were shaped like jaunty chapeaus.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

Once strictly off-limits, this lower level housing curious and priceless vehicles of the Petersen Automotive Museum is now open to the public.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

The so-called "Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles" is on a one mutant mission to keep L.A. weird.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.