Believed to be the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

This 15-foot tall obelisk commemorating the Philadelphia-Baltimore railroad connection sat neglected for over a century.

The singer, actor, and activist lived here during his final years, and now it’s a museum dedicated to his legacy.

The oldest of only three existing statues of the great novelist stands in a city he did not care for.

The humble field where the first Major League Baseball game was played.

America's smallest national park site is the former residence of exiled Polish national hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

The oldest surviving presidential residence in the United States.

A legendary boxing venue and ring featured in Rocky V.

One of Philadelphia's largest murals resides hidden under this bridge.

Erected in 1697 this Philadelphia bridge is the oldest surviving roadway bridge and perhaps the oldest stone bridge in the United States.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

Built in the Soviet era, this cableway system still runs gondolas from Odessa down to Otrada Beach.

Last remaining nuclear missile base in Ukraine.

The largest park in Lviv is surrounded by a network of disused rail tracks.

A fortress built to pacify local uprising that had a stint as a Nazi concentration camp before becoming a five-star hotel.

This unique Lady Liberty is one of the only examples of the figure sitting down.

This underground transport hub doubles as an art gallery.

The medieval prince founded the first library in Ukraine at Saint Sophia's Cathedral where he was interred.

Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

A quirky collection flush with information on commode culture from ancient times to modern day.

This oddly shaped building is a surprising Soviet-era crematorium.

The haunting complex honors the millions of Ukrainians who died in the forced famine under Soviet rule.

This Ukranian fortress is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe.

A Kyiv-based repository for all manners of discarded curiosities.