FDR's Art Deco hospital tower was hopelessly inefficient.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.

This inanimate goat created by the "welding nun" has been helping to clean up the city of Spokane for more than 40 years.

The decorations were inspired by an unlikely missing treasure.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

An ingenious solution to a tricky engineering problem, this spiraling bridge takes drivers for a dizzying spin.

Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.

This country market harbors goats on its roof.

This quirky countryside store is known for the goats that hang out and eat the grass on its roof.

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.

One of the largest trees of its kind in California.

A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.