This small village claims to be independent from Italy because it was left out when the nation was unified.

The home and studio of one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century.

These statues are dedicated to the damned souls of those executed centuries ago on the beautiful Yuigahama beach.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.

A dad joke was inevitable when a member of this 19th-century chocolatier family married the president of France.

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.

More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.

Saint Borromeo often prayed in this austere crypt during the 16th century.

This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.

This 16th-century cemetery became a recreational park during the Soviet occupation—today it's a little bit of both.

Known as Manila's "last lung," this park used to house a market, garrison, and various government buildings.

In eastern Oregon, two mineral hot springs sit along the Malheur river.

Aboriginal artists carved these unique figures into sandstone.

Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte were fans of this 200-year-old French chocolatier.

A gift from Japan, 17th-century lantern stands among the cherry trees at D.C.'s Tidal Basin.

This restored pump house gives a glimpse into the past when communal water supplies were common.

This historic Art Nouveau townhouse was the former home of the son of a famous chemical inventor and industrialist.

This natural marble cave is one of only five national monuments in Oregon.

Dozens of whimsical bear statues "hibernate" here during the winter months.

This renovated Art Nouveau bathroom from 1905 is worth the price of admission.

This dragon narrowly escaped demolition.

A modern lighthouse near Fort Aguada offers stunning views of the surrounding peninsula.

This Novia Scotia museum showcases local history through miniature models built by one man.