The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

The fading, forgotten remains of a once bright and booming factory.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

Home of the "true" equator.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

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

The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.

Saved by a logger, this Douglas fir is one of the last great old-growth trees in Canada.

This collection of neon icons is preserving Arizona's history, one sign at a time.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

Instead of hoofing it up steep stairs, residents can hitch a ride on this private lift.

The historic “pink house on the hill” is an architectural gem that now serves as a center for water conservation.

Ecuador's first Catholic church was built by Spanish conquistadors in 1534.

This peaceful park with centuries of history hides in an overlooked section of South London.

The residents of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe live without much fanfare within the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

A unique piece of graffiti offers a little slice of local history and mystery.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

A restored 1920s cascade stairway provides one of the best views of Oakland's Lake Merritt.

The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.

This rare example of Vancouver's Victorian past was the home of one of the city's first bookbinders.