The tallest statue in Italy is also one of the world's tallest statues of Jesus.

The world’s first dedicated cloud observation platform.

The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

In the middle of suburban Staten Island, a nearly 150-year-old bakery is preserving the art of a disappearing New York treat.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

Forever immortalized in concrete, this Simpsons etching was crafted by show creator Matt Groening.

A museum dedicated to the decorative arts from the 16th through 19th centuries.

An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.

This hidden alley near the location of Rome's first theater was the site of a curious miracle.

This old estate is a remnant of when the Bronx was a popular summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

In 2013, historians discovered a hidden room devoted to the art of making royals' hot chocolate.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.

While most bridges allow roads to pass over water, this one allows water to pass over a road.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

This grand manse has been transformed into a museum devoted to one of the founders of Fantastic Realism.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

A wooden theatre that remains the heart of a charming Victorian-era New Jersey enclave.

This intriguing museum chronicles the history and impact of immigration in Brazil.